There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Pointtrain Port Washington Branch
19 min$4–8Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)car 9.4 mi
20 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to Northern Blvd/126 Plbus Q19
49 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)taxi 9.4 mi
20 min$35–50Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Pointsubway 7 / ...
35 min$3Line 6 subway, line 7 subway
- Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Pointsubway 7 / ...
46 min$3
Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Northern Blvd/126 Pl. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Mets-Willets Point. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 49 min.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Northern Blvd/126 Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to Northern Blvd/126 Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Northern Blvd/126 Pl station.
Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mets-Willets Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Manhattan to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR).
There are 3400+ hotels available in Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR).



