There are 5 ways to get from East Williston to Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from East Williston to Jamaicatrain Oyster Bay Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
47 min$7–15Drive 21.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Williston to Manhattancar 21.4 mi
35 min$4–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hillside Av / Willis to 179 St / Hillsidebus n22
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F
1h 25m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Williston to Manhattantaxi 21.4 mi
35 min$190–240Bus
- Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 48m$8–17
East Williston to Manhattan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Williston to Manhattan is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from East Williston to Manhattan is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from East Williston to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av and arriving at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from East Williston to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from East Williston and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between East Williston and Manhattan is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Williston to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $15.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from East Williston to Manhattan, including transfers.
East Williston to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station.
East Williston to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from East Williston station.
The best way to get from East Williston to Manhattan is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between East Williston, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
You can take a train from East Williston to Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica in around 47 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from East Williston to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hillside Av / Willis to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
East Williston to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.
East Williston to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Williston to Manhattan is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from East Williston to Manhattan.
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