There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Westburytrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 40m$11–19Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museumcar 24.3 mi
43 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Avbus Q88
- Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Termbus n24
2h 24m$25–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museumtaxi 24.3 mi
43 min$220–270Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 169 Stsubway F
- Take the bus from 170 St / Hillside to Roosevelt Field Bus Termbus n24 / ...
2h 37m$6
Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum. However, there are services departing from 86th St & Central Park West and arriving at Roosevelt Field Bus Term via Horace Harding Expwy/Main St and Springfield Bl / Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Cradle of Aviation Museum. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Westbury via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Manhattan and Cradle of Aviation Museum is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum, including transfers.
Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St station.
Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $11 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $85 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Cradle of Aviation Museum, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Westbury every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–16 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Cradle of Aviation Museum via Airport Connection - WB, Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, and Roosevelt Field Bus Term in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Westbury
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 169 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 170 St / Hillside to Roosevelt Field Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av station.
Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Westbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum is 24 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Manhattan to Cradle of Aviation Museum.
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