There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min$5–9Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)car 9.5 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to 31 Rd/138 Stbus Qm2 / ...
1h 11m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)taxi 9.5 mi
17 min$40–50Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main Stsubway 7 / ...
38 min$3
Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 44 St and arriving at 31 Rd/138 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Flushing Main Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Times Square and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9.
The train from Penn Station to Flushing Main Street takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 44 St station.
Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to 31 Rd/138 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Flushing-Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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 6 Av/W 44 St to 31 Rd/138 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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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More Questions & Answers
Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 31 Rd/138 St station.
Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Flushing Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Times Square to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR).
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