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How to get fromHoward Beach to Hobokenby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, line 18 ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 14 Stsubway subway A
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry ferry 18
    1h 20m

  2. Drive  14.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Howard Beach to Hobokencar car 14.4 mi
    31 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, line 18 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry ferry 18
    1h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Hobokentaxi taxi 14.4 mi
    31 min
    $55–70

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  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Hoboken, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Howard Beach to Hoboken. However, you can take the subway to 14 St, take the taxi to Midtown / W. 39th St., then take the line 18 ferry to Lincoln Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Lincoln Harbor via W 34 St/5 Av and Midtown / W. 39th St. in around 1h 46m.

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