There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 27m$7–16Drive 21.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Stationcar 21.2 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 49m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Stationtaxi 21.2 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 34m$8–13
Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station. 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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Roslyn via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Manhattan and Roslyn LIRR Station is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $7 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station, including transfers.
Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Roslyn LIRR Station, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Roslyn via Jamaica in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Roslyn LIRR Station via 39 Av/Main St, Main St / Roosevelt, and Roslyn Clock Tower in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 LIRR Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Manhattan to Roslyn LIRR Station.
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