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How to get fromHoward Beach to Rockefeller Centerby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 157 Av/Cross Bay Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm15
    1h 4m
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway A
    1h 4m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Howard Beach to Rockefeller Centercar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Howard Beach to Rockefeller Center by bus and foot

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, 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.

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