There are 3 ways to get from Staten Island to Howe Caverns by bus, ferry, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Sim8 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Cobleskillbus Adt A154h
5h 45m$52–161Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Howe Cavernscar 173.7 mi
3h 39m$30–43Ferry, train, taxi
- Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amsterdamtrain
- Take the taxi from Amsterdam to Howe Cavernstaxi
6h 37m$141–306
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Howe Caverns is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Howe Caverns is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Howe Caverns. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Cobleskill via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Staten Island and Howe Caverns is 374 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Howe Caverns without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $50 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Staten Island to Howe Caverns, including transfers.
Staten Island to Howe Caverns bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Eltingville/Transit Center station.
Staten Island to Howe Caverns bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Howe Caverns is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Staten Island to Howe Caverns.
There are 19+ hotels available in Howe Caverns.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Howe Caverns, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Howe Caverns via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, New York, and Cobleskill in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–180
- Business Plus
- $90–190
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 212-839-3061
- Website
- New York City DOT
Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- New York City DOT
- Schedules at
- New York City DOT
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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