What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Queens Plaza. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island is 2 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plaza takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Long Island bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train from?

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Train or bus from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Long Island bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queens Plaza station.

Can I drive from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Long Island is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 100+ hotels available in Long Island.

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plazasubway E / ...
6 min
$3
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyncar 9 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
15 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyntaxi 9 mi
20 min
$35–45
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island by subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route once daily.

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