The average bus between Long Island and Manhattan takes 35 min and the fastest bus takes 29 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Long Island to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Long Island and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 9:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Long Island station and arriving at Manhattan station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Long Island to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Roosevelt Av/Main St station.
Long Island to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 St/27 Av station.
The distance between Long Island and Manhattan is 75.8 km. The road distance is 12 km.
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 5 times a day.
