There are 4 ways to get from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Smithtown to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E
1h 31m$14–26Drive 45.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattancar 45.4 mi
1h 4m$9–12Line 5 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRRbus 5
- Take the train from Brentwood to Woodsidetrain
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus Q32
2h 44m$16–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattantaxi 45.4 mi
1h 4m$150–190
Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Smithtown and arriving at 5 Av/53 St via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Smithtown and Midtown Manhattan is 49 miles. The road distance is 45.7 miles.
The best way to get from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan, including transfers.
Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Smithtown station.
Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan.
There are 3050+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.
What companies run services between Smithtown, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Smithtown to Midtown Manhattan. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to 5 Av/53 St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to 5 Av/W 52 St via Brentwood LIRR, Brentwood, Woodside, and Roosevelt Av/61 St in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Smithtown to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–15
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from Brentwood to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–15
- Peak
- $17–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 St
- 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
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to 5 Av/W 52 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
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