There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 36m$7–16Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Roslyn Heightscar 20.9 mi
35 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q19
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Roslyn Clock Towerbus n20X
2h 34m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Roslyn Heightstaxi 20.9 mi
35 min$190–230Subway, train
- Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 42m$8–13
Manhattan to Roslyn Heights by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Roslyn Clock Tower via Main St / Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Roslyn via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Manhattan and Roslyn Heights is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $7 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights, including transfers.
Manhattan to Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Roslyn Heights, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Roslyn via Jamaica in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Roslyn Clock Tower via 39 Av/Main St and Main St / Roosevelt in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Roslyn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
Train from Jamaica to Roslyn
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Roslyn Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
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 Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
Manhattan to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Manhattan to Roslyn Heights.
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