What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Manhattan is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roosevelt Av/74 St and arriving at E 60 St/Lexington Av. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rockaway and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and arriving at Lexington Av/63 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Manhattan?

The distance between Long Island and Manhattan is 5 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Manhattan?

The subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 St takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Manhattan bus from?

Long Island to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Roosevelt Av/74 St station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Manhattan train from?

Long Island to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Manhattan bus arrive?

Long Island to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 60 St/Lexington Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Manhattan train arrive?

Long Island to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Av/63 St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Manhattan is 11 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Long Island to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2419+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Long Island to Manhattan - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Manhattan by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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 Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/Lexington Avbus Q32
40 min
$2–75
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Rockaway to East 90th Stferry Rs
1h 38m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Manhattantaxi 11.1 mi
26 min
$50–65
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Manhattancar 11.1 mi
26 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from East 90th St to Manhattanwalk 1.7 mi
32 min

Long Island to Manhattan by subway

969Weekly Subways

15 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/Lexington Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 4 times a day.

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