How to get from Staten Island to New York | Union Square by bus and subway?

Staten Island to New York | Union Square - Bus Schedule

The SIM4 bus from Staten Island to New York | Union Square runs from 5:14 AM to 8:41 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Staten Island to New York | Union Square by bus and subway

To get from Staten Island to New York | Union Square in Manhattan, take the SIM4 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Greenwich St/Battery Pl station. Next, take the 5 subway from Bowling Green station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Staten Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to New York | Union Square on the Moovit app.

79min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM4SIM4
Subway - 5
Walk to New York | Union Square
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM4SIM4
    Wait for bus
    SIM4
    Downtown Worth St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenwich St/Battery Pl
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bowling Green
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Gun Hill Rd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to New York | Union Square
    Walk to
    New York | Union Square
    78 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to New York | Union Square

The distance between Staten Island, Manhattan and New York | Union Square, Manhattan is approximately 22.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to New York | Union Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Staten Island to New York | Union Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Staten Island to New York | Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Staten Island) and destination (New York | Union Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island to New York | Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line SIM4, Subway line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and New York | Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Staten Island to New York | Union Square?

    The SIM4 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Greenwich St/Battery Pl station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Greenwich St/Battery Pl station near New York | Union Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Staten Island to New York | Union Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and New York | Union Square in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Staten Island to get to New York | Union Square?

    Get on the SIM4 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 New York | Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the Greenwich St/Battery Pl station, which is closest to New York | Union Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Staten Island to New York | Union Square?

    The first bus from Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to New York | Union Square in Manhattan is Huguenot - Manhattan Express. It leaves the Eltingville/Transit Center stop at 11:09 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Staten Island to New York | Union Square?

    The ride from Staten Island to New York | Union Square costs $7.25.

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