What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Coney Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 52 St and arriving at Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Coney Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Coney Island?

The distance between Manhattan and Coney Island is 18 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island without a car is to subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Coney Island?

The subway from 86th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Av takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Coney Island bus from?

Manhattan to Coney Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Coney Island train from?

Manhattan to Coney Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Coney Island bus arrive?

Manhattan to Coney Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Coney Island train arrive?

Manhattan to Coney Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Coney Island-Stillwell Av station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Coney Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Coney Island is 17 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Manhattan to Coney Island.

Where can I stay near Coney Island?

There are 3233+ hotels available in Coney Island.

Manhattan to Coney Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Coney Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Avsubway Q / ...
1h 3m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus X28 / ...
1h 13m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Coney Islandtaxi 16.9 mi
32 min
$65–85
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Coney Islandcar 16.9 mi
32 min
$4–5

Manhattan to Coney Island by subway

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Coney Island-Stillwell Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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