The average bus between Harlem and Howard Beach takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harlem to Howard Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Harlem and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlem is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Lexington Av/E 56 St and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Harlem to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Harlem station and arriving at Howard Beach station via Lexington Av/E 56 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Harlem to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 125 St/5 Av station.
Harlem to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av station.
The distance between Harlem and Howard Beach is 19 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a bus from E 125 St/5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via Lexington Av/E 56 St and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 1h 43m.