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How to get from Staten Island to MetLife by ferry and subway?

By ferry and subway

To get from Staten Island to MetLife in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the SIR subway from Eltingville station to St George station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry and finally take the R subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to Queens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to subway station
Subway - SIR
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - R
Walk to MetLife
Leaves from Eltingville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Eltingville
    1.22 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    St George
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    St George
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St. George Ferry Terminal
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Queens Plaza
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to MetLife
    Walk to
    MetLife
    2701 Queens Plz N
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to MetLife

The distance between Staten Island, Queens and MetLife, Queens is approximately 23.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to MetLife by ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Staten Island

Staten Island is located at Staten Island, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Eltingville/Transit Center.

Subway stations close to Staten Island:

  • Annadale
  • Eltingville
  • Great Kills

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

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

Public transit stations close to MetLife, Queens

MetLife is located at 2701 Queens Plz N, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Jackson Av/Queens Plz S.

Subway stations close to MetLife:

  • Court Sq
  • 21 St-Queensbridge
  • Queensboro Plaza

Bus stations close to MetLife:

  • Jackson Av/Queens Plz S
  • Queens Plaza South/27 St
  • 28 St/Queens Plaza South

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line SIR, Bus line STATEN ISLAND FERRY, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct subway between Staten Island and MetLife?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Staten Island to MetLife?

    The SIR subway line goes from Eltingville station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to St George station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till MetLife station near MetLife in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Staten Island to MetLife by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and MetLife in Queens by subway and ferry is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Staten Island to get to MetLife?

    Get on the SIR subway from the Eltingville station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Staten Island and MetLife?

    Get off the subway at the MetLife station, which is closest to MetLife in Queens.

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