There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min$5–9Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)car 9.9 mi
19 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q19
40 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)taxi 9.9 mi
19 min$40–50Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main Stsubway 7 / ...
35 min$3
Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at 39 Av/Main St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Flushing Main Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 9 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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 Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Flushing Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR).
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