What is the cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Union City?

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Union City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Union City?

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Union City is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av and arriving at W 34 St/5 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Union City?

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 Union City?

The distance between Howard Beach and Union City is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Howard Beach to Union City without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Howard Beach to Union City?

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 Union City bus from?

Howard Beach to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Union City train from?

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

Where does the Howard Beach to Union City bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Union City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Union City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Union City?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Union City is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Howard Beach to Union City.

Where can I stay near Union City?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Union City.

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There are 5 ways to get from Howard Beach to Union City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
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 Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15 / ...
54 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Union Citytaxi 16.2 mi
31 min
$65–80
Drive 16.2 mi
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Union Citycar 16.2 mi
31 min
$3–5
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
1h 14m
$9–24

Howard Beach to Union City by subway

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, 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 Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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