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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    47 min
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    48 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 12.4 mi
    23 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive  12.4 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beachcar car 12.4 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach by bus

Calendar122Weekly Buses
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min.

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