What is the cheapest way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Union Tpke and arriving at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kew Gardens and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The distance between Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) and Manhattan is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The train from Kew Gardens to Grand Central Terminal takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus from?

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Union Tpke station.

Where do I catch the Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train from?

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Kew Gardens station.

Train or bus from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is to train which takes 16 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus arrive?

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where does the Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train arrive?

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2874+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

How to get fromKew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kew Gardens to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch / ...
16 min
$5–9
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattancar 11.2 mi
22 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Union Tpke to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 16m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattantaxi 11.2 mi
22 min
$45–55
Subway
1. Take the subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F
30 min
$3

Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by foot and train

271Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kew Gardens Station (LIRR) to Manhattan.

Launch map view

Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Kew Gardens Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Kew Gardens to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Union Tpke to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

Train operators