What is the cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 157 Av/Cross Bay Blvd and arriving at 6th Ave/West 51st Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Howard Beach and Midtown Manhattan is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

How do I travel from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan?

The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 157 Av/Cross Bay Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan train from?

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

Where does the Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6th Ave/West 51st Street station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan is 12 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3869+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
49 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 157 Av/Cross Bay Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus Qm15
1h 1m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattantaxi 12.4 mi
24 min
$50–60
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattancar 12.4 mi
24 min
$3–4

Howard Beach to Midtown Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 157 Av/Cross Bay Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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