What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $75 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Stapleton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5Th Ave / W 48Th St and arriving at Forest Av/Victory Blvd. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Stapleton is 11 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton without a car is to subway and ferry which takes 1h 17m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5Th Ave / W 48Th St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Forest Av/Victory Blvd station.

Can I drive from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton.

Where can I stay near Stapleton?

There are 3022+ hotels available in Stapleton.

Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton - 6 ways to travel via subway, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton 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, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from 49th Street to Whitehall St-South FerryN / ...
2. Take the ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry TerminalStaten Island Ferry
1h 17m
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5Th Ave / W 48Th St to Forest Av/Victory BlvdSim30
1h 33m
$2–7
Subway, ferry via Battery Park City/Vesey St.
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to World Trade CenterE
2. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to St. GeorgeSg
1h 40m
$6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton16.2 mi
29 min
$75–90
Drive 16.2 mi
1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton16.2 mi
29 min
$3–5
Bus via Eltingville/Transit Center
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Eltingville/Transit CenterSim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Canal St/Canal StS74
2h 11m
$3–7

Midtown Manhattan to Stapleton by subway, ferry, and train

379Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Stapleton, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5Th Ave / W 48Th St to Forest Av/Victory Blvd every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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