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

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av and arriving at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Howard Beach to Manhattan?

The distance between Howard Beach and Manhattan is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howard Beach to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Howard Beach to Manhattan bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Manhattan train arrive?

Howard Beach to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Manhattan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Howard Beach to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3601+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to 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 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway A
52 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus Qm15 / ...
1h 7m
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Manhattantaxi 13.6 mi
27 min
$70–90
Drive 13.6 mi
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Manhattancar 13.6 mi
27 min
$3–4

Howard Beach to Manhattan by subway

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52 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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