There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by bus, subway, train, or car
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
2h 36m$21–40Train, subway
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
2h 51m$8–33Drive 55.1 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Stationcar 55.1 mi
1h 22m$11–15
Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Princeton Jct. and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Princeton and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 117 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, including transfers.
Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.
There are 2477+ hotels available in Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Princeton to Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the subway to Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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