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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Long Island is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 25 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 57 St and arriving at Roosevelt Av/75 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manhattan and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Rockaway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Long Island?

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

How far is it from Manhattan to Long Island?

The distance between Manhattan and Long Island is 5 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

Manhattan to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 57 St station.

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

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

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island bus arrive?

Manhattan to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Roosevelt Av/75 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Long Island is 11 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Manhattan to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 79+ hotels available in Long Island.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Long Island 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 Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway F / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Roosevelt Av/75 Stbus Q32
36 min
$2–75
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Rockawayferry Rs
1h 35m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Brooklyntaxi 11.1 mi
25 min
$50–65
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Brooklyncar 11.1 mi
25 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to East 90th Stwalk 1.7 mi
32 min

Manhattan to Long Island by subway

969Weekly Subways

15 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manhattan to Long Island.

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Roosevelt Av/75 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route twice daily.

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