The average bus between Manhattan and Jones Beach Island takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Jones Beach Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manhattan and Jones Beach Island. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Jones Beach Island at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


2h 42m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Jones Beach Island. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Jones Beach Island station via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Manhattan to Jones Beach Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.
Manhattan to Jones Beach Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Freeport Sta / North station.
The distance between Manhattan and Jones Beach Island is 43.9 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Jones Beach Island via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, Freeport Sta / North, Freeport Sta / North Bay 2, and Jones Beach West Bath in around 3h 41m.