How to get from Manhattan to Coney Island by subway?

From Manhattan to Coney Island by subway

To get from Manhattan to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from City Hall station to Canal St station. Next, take the Q subway from Canal St station to Ocean Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

52min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - Q
Leaves from City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canal St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Ocean Pkwy
    Ride to subway station
    Ocean Pkwy
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Coney Island by subway via W and Q

To get from Manhattan to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from City Hall station to Canal St station. Next, take the Q subway from Canal St station to Ocean Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

54min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Subway - Q
Leaves from City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canal St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Ocean Pkwy
    Ride to subway station
    Ocean Pkwy
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Coney Island

The distance between Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and Coney Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 11.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Coney Island by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • World Trade Center
  • Park Place
  • City Hall

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Murray St/Church St

Public transit stations close to Coney Island, New York - New Jersey

Coney Island is located at Coney Island, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is West Brighton Av/W 5 St.

Subway stations close to Coney Island:

  • Neptune Av
  • Brighton Beach
  • Ocean Pkwy

Bus stations close to Coney Island:

  • West Brighton Av/W 5 St
  • West Brighton Av/W 2 St
  • W 5 St/West Brighton Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Coney Island by subway via W and Q

To get from Manhattan to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from City Hall station to Canal St station. Next, take the Q subway from Canal St station to Ocean Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

54min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Subway - Q
Leaves from City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canal St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Ocean Pkwy
    Ride to subway station
    Ocean Pkwy
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Coney Island?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Coney Island?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The R subway line goes from City Hall station near Manhattan to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Coney Island in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey by subway?

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey by subway is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the R subway from the City Hall station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Coney Island?

    The ride from Manhattan to Coney Island costs $2.90.