What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Howard Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Howard Beach?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Howard Beach is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 44 St and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Howard Beach?

The distance between Times Square and Howard Beach is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Times Square to Howard Beach without a car is to subway which takes 48 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Howard Beach?

The subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Howard Beach bus from?

Times Square to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 44 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Howard Beach train from?

Times Square to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Times Square to Howard Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Times Square to Howard Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Times Square to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Howard Beach is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Times Square to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 3057+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
48 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 AvQm15 / ...
1h 7m
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Howard Beach12.4 mi
23 min
$65–85
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Times Square to Howard Beach12.4 mi
23 min
$3–4

Times Square to Howard Beach by subway

617Weekly Subways

48 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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