What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Union Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Union Square is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Union Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Union Square. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St via 5 Av/W 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queens Plaza and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Union Square?

The distance between Long Island and Union Square is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Union Square?

The subway from Queens Plaza to 14 St-Union Sq takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Union Square bus from?

Long Island to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Union Square train from?

Long Island to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queens Plaza station.

Where does the Long Island to Union Square bus arrive?

Long Island to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 41 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Union Square train arrive?

Long Island to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Union Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Union Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Long Island to Union Square.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3565+ hotels available in Union Square.

Long Island to Union Square - 5 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Union Square by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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 Queens Plaza to 14 St-Union Sqsubway R / ...
19 min
$3
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Union Squarecar 7.5 mi
16 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus Q32
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M1 / ...
40 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Union Squaretaxi 7.5 mi
16 min
$35–45

Long Island to Union Square by subway

2192Weekly Subways

19 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Union Square.

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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