What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at 5 Av/W 41 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

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–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Long Island and Times Square–42nd Street Station is 2 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus from?

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station train from?

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus arrive?

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 41 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station train arrive?

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station.

Where can I stay near Times Square–42nd Street Station?

There are 3801+ hotels available in Times Square–42nd Street Station.

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station

Q: How do I travel from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
11 min
$3
Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Times Square–42nd Street Stationcar 8.8 mi
19 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Hunters Point South to East 34th Streetferry Er
27 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus Q32
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Times Square–42nd Street Stationtaxi 8.8 mi
19 min
$35–45

Long Island to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Hunters Point South to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3 min.

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