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

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Long Island is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $0 - $5.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 47 St and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Hunters Point South. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Queensboro Plaza. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Long Island?

The distance between Times Square and Long Island is 2740 feet. The road distance is 9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Times Square to Long Island without a car is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $0 - $5.

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

The ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point South takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Times Square to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 47 St station.

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

Times Square to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Train or bus from Times Square to Long Island?

The best way to get from Times Square to Long Island is to bus which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Times Square to Long Island bus arrive?

Times Square to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Long Island train arrive?

Times Square to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queensboro Plaza station.

Can I drive from Times Square to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Long Island is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Times Square to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 111+ hotels available in Long Island.

Times Square to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Long Island by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point Southferry Er
6 min
$5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
18 min
$2–75
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plazasubway 7 / ...
12 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Brooklyntaxi 8.9 mi
20 min
$35–50
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Times Square to Brooklyncar 8.9 mi
20 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$4–9

Times Square to Long Island by ferry

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 2,740 ft
Duration: 6 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point South hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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