What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av and arriving at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utica Av and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Howard Beach?

The distance between Brooklyn and Howard Beach is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Howard Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach?

The subway from Utica Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airport takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Howard Beach bus from?

Brooklyn to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Howard Beach train from?

Brooklyn to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Utica Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Howard Beach bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Howard Beach train arrive?

Brooklyn to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Howard Beach is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Brooklyn to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 2978+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

Brooklyn to Howard Beach - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Utica Av to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
21 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain StationB15
30 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Howard Beach7.2 mi
12 min
$40–50
Drive 7.2 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Howard Beach7.2 mi
12 min
$2
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from New York Av/Church Av to Fulton St/Nostrand AvB44
2. Take the subway from Nostrand Av to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
56 min
$6–10

Brooklyn to Howard Beach by subway

617Weekly Subways

21 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach.

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Utica Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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