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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Howard Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Canal St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    39 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Howard Beachcar car 10.4 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 58 Stbus bus M1
    2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 59m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

Lower Manhattan to Howard Beach by subway

Calendar617Weekly Subways
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Canal St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via Madison Av/E 58 St and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 1h 59m.

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