What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at 5 Av/W 52 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queens Plaza and arriving at 5 Av/53 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Long Island and Midtown Manhattan is 2 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

The subway from Queens Plaza to 5 Av/53 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Midtown Manhattan train from?

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queens Plaza station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

The best way to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan is to bus which takes 19 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Long Island to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 52 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan?

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

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3718+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Midtown Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
7 min
$3
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Midtown Manhattancar 9 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus Q32
19 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Midtown Manhattantaxi 9 mi
20 min
$35–45
Train
1. Take the train from Flushing Main Street to Grand Central Terminaltrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9

Long Island to Midtown Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to 5 Av/53 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 5 times a day.

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