How to get from Staten Island to Manhattan by bus?

From Staten Island to Manhattan by bus

Take one direct bus from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey: take the SIM1 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Church St/Fulton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

78min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM1SIM1
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM1SIM1
    Wait for bus
    SIM1
    Soho Houston St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Fulton St
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Staten Island to Manhattan by bus via S56 and SIM2

To get from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the S56 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Arden Av/Arthur Kill Rd station. Next, take the SIM2 bus from Arthur Kill Rd/Arden Av station to Church St/Fulton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

66min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S56S56
Bus - SIM2SIM2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S56S56
    Wait for bus
    S56
    Huguenot Luten Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arden Av/Arthur Kill Rd
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arthur Kill Rd/Arden Av
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM2SIM2
    Wait for bus
    SIM2
    Downtown Worth St Via Church St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Fulton St
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to Manhattan

The distance between Staten Island, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to Manhattan by bus, 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
  • Great Kills
  • Annadale

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

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

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Murray St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • World Trade Center
  • Chambers St

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Broadway & Murray St
  • Murray St & Broadway
  • Broadway/Murray St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Staten Island to Manhattan by bus via S56 and SIM2

To get from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the S56 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Arden Av/Arthur Kill Rd station. Next, take the SIM2 bus from Arthur Kill Rd/Arden Av station to Church St/Fulton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

66min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S56S56
Bus - SIM2SIM2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S56S56
    Wait for bus
    S56
    Huguenot Luten Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arden Av/Arthur Kill Rd
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arthur Kill Rd/Arden Av
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM2SIM2
    Wait for bus
    SIM2
    Downtown Worth St Via Church St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Fulton St
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line SIM1.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line S56, Bus line SIM2.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey in 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The SIM1 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island to Soho Houston St Via Church St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Staten Island and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the SIM1 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 Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Soho Houston St Via Church St stop, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The first bus from Staten Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is Eltingville - Manhattan Express. It leaves the Eltingville/Transit Center stop at 8:00 PM.

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

    The ride from Staten Island to Manhattan costs $7.25.

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