How to get from Staten Island to Coney Island by bus and subway?

From Staten Island to Coney Island by bus and subway

To get from Staten Island to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the S79-SBS bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to 4 Av/86 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the N subway from 59 St station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

96min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - N
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    S79-SBS
    Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4 Av/86 St
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Staten Island to Coney Island by bus and subway via S79-SBS, B70 and N

To get from Staten Island to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the S79-SBS bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to 92 St/Gatling Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B70 bus and finally take the N subway from 8 Av station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

102min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
Bus - B70B70
Subway - N
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    S79-SBS
    Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    92 St/Gatling Pl
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - B70B70
    Wait for bus
    B70
    Sunset Park 39st-1av Via 8 Av
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/62 St
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to Coney Island

The distance between Staten Island, New York - New Jersey and Coney Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 19.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to Coney Island by bus and 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 Staten Island

Staten Island is located at Staten Island, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Eltingville/Transit Center.

Subway stations close to Staten Island:

  • Eltingville
  • Annadale
  • Bay Terrace

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

  • Eltingville/Transit Center
  • Arthur Kill Rd /Richmond Av
  • Arthur Kill Rd/Ladd Av

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 Surf Av/Stillwell Av.

Subway stations close to Coney Island:

  • Bay 50 St
  • W 8 St-Ny Aquarium
  • Coney Island-Stillwell Av

Bus stations close to Coney Island:

  • Surf Av/Stillwell Av
  • Mermaid Av/W 17 St
  • Surf Av/W 10 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Staten Island to Coney Island by bus and subway via S79-SBS, B70 and N

To get from Staten Island to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the S79-SBS bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to 92 St/Gatling Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B70 bus and finally take the N subway from 8 Av station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

102min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
Bus - B70B70
Subway - N
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S79-SBSS79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    S79-SBS
    Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    92 St/Gatling Pl
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - B70B70
    Wait for bus
    B70
    Sunset Park 39st-1av Via 8 Av
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/62 St
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line S79-SBS, Bus line R, Bus line N.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line S79-SBS, Bus line B70, Bus line N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Staten Island to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The S79-SBS bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island to Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station station near Coney Island in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Staten Island and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the S79-SBS bus from the Eltingville/Transit Center stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Bay Ridge 86 St Station station, which is closest to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from Staten Island to Coney Island?

    The ride from Staten Island to Coney Island costs $2.90.

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