There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to New York University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway A
50 min$3Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Howard Beach to New York Universitycar 10.9 mi
22 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15 / ...
- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/W 3 Stbus M1 / ...
1h 20m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howard Beach to New York Universitytaxi 10.9 mi
22 min$45–55
Howard Beach to New York University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to New York University is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to New York University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to New York University. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av and arriving at Broadway/W 3 St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Howard Beach and New York University is 14 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Howard Beach to New York University without a car is to subway which takes 50 min and costs $3.
The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Howard Beach to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.
Howard Beach to New York University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
Howard Beach to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.
What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and New York University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to New York University via W 34 St/5 Av, 5 Av/W 33 St, and Broadway/W 3 St in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/W 3 St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howard Beach to New York University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to New York University is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Howard Beach to New York University.
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