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How to get from 42nd Street to Coney Island by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from 42nd Street to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the Q101 bus from Steinway St/20 Rd station to Northern Blvd/39 Av station. Next, take the N subway from 39 Av-Dutch Kills station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

100min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - N
Leaves from Steinway St/20 Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Steinway St/20 Rd
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    East Midtown 2 Av Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Blvd/39 Av
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    39 Av-Dutch Kills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q69 and N

To get from 42nd Street to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the Q69 bus from Ditmars Blvd/42 St station to Ditmars Blvd/31 St station. Next, take the N subway from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

98min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q69Q69
Subway - N
Leaves from Ditmars Blvd/42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ditmars Blvd/42 St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q69Q69
    Wait for bus
    Q69
    Li City Queens Plz Via Ditmars Bl Via 21 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ditmars Blvd/31 St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 42nd Street to Coney Island

The distance between 42nd Street, New York - New Jersey and Coney Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42nd Street 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 42nd Street

42nd Street is located at 42nd Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 20 Av/42 St.

Subway stations close to 42nd Street:

  • Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • Astoria Blvd
  • 30 Av

Bus stations close to 42nd Street:

  • 20 Av/42 St
  • Steinway St/20 Rd
  • Steinway St/21 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/W 19 St.

Subway stations close to Coney Island:

  • W 8 St-Ny Aquarium
  • Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • Ocean Pkwy

Bus stations close to Coney Island:

  • Surf Av/W 19 St
  • Mermaid Av/W 17 St
  • Stillwell/Terminal

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q69 and N

To get from 42nd Street to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey, take the Q69 bus from Ditmars Blvd/42 St station to Ditmars Blvd/31 St station. Next, take the N subway from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

98min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q69Q69
Subway - N
Leaves from Ditmars Blvd/42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ditmars Blvd/42 St
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q69Q69
    Wait for bus
    Q69
    Li City Queens Plz Via Ditmars Bl Via 21 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ditmars Blvd/31 St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    Ride to subway station
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
    74 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 42nd Street to Coney Island?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line Q101, Bus line N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 42nd Street to Coney Island?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line Q69, Bus line N.

  • Is there a direct bus between 42nd Street and Coney Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 42nd Street to Coney Island?

    The Q101 bus line goes from Steinway St/20 Rd station near 42nd Street in Queens to East Midtown 2 Av Via Steinway St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till East Midtown 2 Av Via Steinway St station near Coney Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42nd Street to Coney Island by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 42nd Street in Queens and Coney Island in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 42nd Street to get to Coney Island?

    Get on the Q101 bus from the Steinway St/20 Rd stop near 42nd Street in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 42nd Street and Coney Island?

    Get off the bus at the East Midtown 2 Av Via Steinway St station, which is closest to Coney Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from 42nd Street to Coney Island?

    The ride from 42nd Street to Coney Island costs $2.90.

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