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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Howard Beach is to subway which costs $3 and takes 51 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Howard Beach?

The distance between Manhattan and Howard Beach is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Howard Beach without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Manhattan to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.

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

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

Where does the Manhattan to Howard Beach bus arrive?

Manhattan to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Howard Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Howard Beach is 13 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Manhattan to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Howard Beach by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus Qm15 / ...
48 min
$2–7
Subway
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
51 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Howard Beachtaxi 13.4 mi
27 min
$70–90
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Howard Beachcar 13.4 mi
27 min
$3–4

Manhattan to Howard Beach by bus

203Weekly Buses

48 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.6 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min.

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