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How to get fromMetropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to Manhattanby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rust St/58 Rd to 42 Rd/Jackson Avbus bus Q39
    45 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive 7.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to Manhattancar car 7.9 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jefferson St to 8 Avsubway subway L
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway A / ...
    50 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to Manhattantaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus bus Nyc / ...
    1h 16m

  6. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Flushing Av/Onderdonk Av to Jay St/Fulton Stbus bus B57
    2. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    1h 28m
    $6–10

Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by foot and bus

Calendar522Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Rust St/58 Rd to 42 Rd/Jackson Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metropolitan Avenue Station (LIRR) to 81 St-Museum of Natural History via Jefferson St, 8 Av, and 14 St in around 50 min.

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