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 line 7 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

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 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 3 miles. 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 line 7 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

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

The line 7 subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plaza takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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 84+ hotels available in Long Island.

Times Square to Long Island - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 subway

There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Long Island by 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.

Line 7 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plazasubway 7 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
18 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Brooklyntaxi 8.9 mi
20 min
$40–55
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 subway

4203Weekly Subways

12 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route twice daily.

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