There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- 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$8–13Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heightscar 20.7 mi
29 min$4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
- Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain
- Take the bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to Mineola Ave + Villa Plbus n23
2h 6m$12–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heightstaxi 20.7 mi
29 min$190–230Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Port Washingtontrain Port Washington Branch
- Take the bus from Haven Av / Main to Mineola Ave + Woodward Stbus n23
1h 42m$10–17
Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Roslyn via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Roslyn Heights is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.
The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights, including transfers.
Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.
Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights.
There are 488+ hotels available in Roslyn Heights.
What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Roslyn Heights, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Midtown Manhattan to Roslyn Heights. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Roslyn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Mineola Ave + Villa Pl via Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Mineola, and 2 St / Mineola Bl in around 2h 6m.
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
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
Train from Woodside to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Port Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 2 St / Mineola Bl to Mineola Ave + Villa Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Haven Av / Main to Mineola Ave + Woodward St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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