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How to get fromUpper West Side to Howard Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Howard Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 2m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 42m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    27 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 14.1 mi

    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Howard Beachcar car 14.1 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway via 59 St-Columbus Circle

    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 4m
    $3

Upper West Side to Howard Beach by subway

Calendar149Weekly Subways
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via 5 Av/W 58 St and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 1h 42m.

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