What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Howard Beach is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach without a car is to subway which takes 48 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach?

The subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach train from?

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Can I drive from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 3145+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
48 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus Qm15 / ...
55 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beachtaxi 12.4 mi
23 min
$50–60
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beachcar 12.4 mi
23 min
$3–4

Midtown Manhattan to Howard Beach by subway

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48 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

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. Alternatively, 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 55 min.

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