What is the cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av and arriving at Broadway/Spring St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at Canal St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Howard Beach and Lower Manhattan is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Canal St takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan train from?

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Canal St station.

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan 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 Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Canal Stsubway A
39 min
$3
Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattancar 10.5 mi
21 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15 / ...
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
1h 20m
$5–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Lower Manhattantaxi 10.5 mi
21 min
$55–70

Howard Beach to Lower Manhattan by subway

604Weekly Subways

39 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Canal St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Broadway/Spring St via W 34 St/5 Av and 5 Av/W 33 St in around 1h 20m.

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