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How to get fromWest Fourth Street–Washington Square Station to Howard Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Fourth Street–Washington Square Station to Howard Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    43 min
    $3

  2. Drive 11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Fourth Street–Washington Square Station to Howard Beachcar car 11.2 mi
    23 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 44m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Fourth Street–Washington Square Station to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    23 min
    $45–55

West Fourth Street–Washington Square Station to Howard Beach by foot and subway

Calendar617Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between West Fourth Street–Washington Square Station, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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