What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Times Square?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Times Square is to ferry which takes 3 min and costs $5.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at 5 Av/W 47 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hunters Point South and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queensboro Plaza and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Times Square?

The distance between Long Island and Times Square is 2740 feet. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Times Square without a car is to ferry which takes 3 min and costs $5.

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

The ferry from Hunters Point South to East 34th Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Times Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Long Island to Times Square train from?

Long Island to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queensboro Plaza station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Times Square?

The best way to get from Long Island to Times Square is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $30 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Long Island to Times Square bus arrive?

Long Island to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 47 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Times Square train arrive?

Long Island to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Times Square?

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

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3809+ hotels available in Times Square.

Long Island to Times Square - 6 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Times Square by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Hunters Point South to East 34th Streetferry Er
3 min
$5
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Times Squarecar 9 mi
20 min
$2–3
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from Queensboro Plaza to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 7 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 47 Stbus Q32
23 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Times Squaretaxi 9 mi
20 min
$40–55
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 23m
$13–30

Long Island to Times Square by ferry

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Distance: 2,740 ft
Duration: 3 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Hunters Point South to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Queensboro Plaza to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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