What is the cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway?

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway?

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Far Rockaway?

No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av and arriving at Beach 21 St/Mott Av via Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Far Rockaway?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway?

The distance between Howard Beach and Far Rockaway is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway without a car?

The best way to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway?

The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Av takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Far Rockaway bus from?

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av station.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Far Rockaway train from?

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Far Rockaway bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Far Rockaway train arrive?

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Far Rockaway is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway.

Where can I stay near Far Rockaway?

There are 709+ hotels available in Far Rockaway.

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to Far Rockaway by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
21 min
$3
Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Far Rockawaycar 9.4 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 Stbus Q52-Sbs
2. Take the bus from Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Avbus Q22
54 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Far Rockawaytaxi 9.4 mi
16 min
$35–50

Howard Beach to Far Rockaway by subway

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Beach 21 St/Mott Av via Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St in around 54 min.

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