There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Howard Beach by train, subway, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from Chambers St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
2h 27m$17–594Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
2h 56m$28–50Drive 95.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Howard Beachcar 95.4 mi
2h 11m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus Qm15 / ...
4h 2m$21–39
Philadelphia to Howard Beach by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Howard Beach is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via W 34 St/5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Newark Penn Station and Chambers St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Howard Beach is 102 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Howard Beach without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 27m and costs $17 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Philadelphia to Howard Beach, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Howard Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Howard Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Howard Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via New York Midtown and W 34 St/5 Av in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Chambers St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Howard Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Howard Beach is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Philadelphia to Howard Beach.
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