How to get from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, subway and train?

From Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, subway and train

To get from Long Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 58 bus from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln station to Brentwood LIRR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the Q subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

160min$20.40
Bus - 5858
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - Q
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Brentwood Railroad Via Nys 25
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brentwood
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, subway and train via 58, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 6

To get from Long Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 58 bus from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln station to Brentwood LIRR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 6 subway from 33 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

165min$20.40
Bus - 5858
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Brentwood Railroad Via Nys 25
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brentwood
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island to Upper East Side

The distance between Long Island, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 59.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Long Island

Long Island is located at Long Island, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Middle Country Rd/Smith Ln.

Bus stations close to Long Island:

  • Middle Country Rd/Smith Ln
  • Middle Country Rd/Lake Grove Blvd
  • Middle Country Rd/Wood Rd

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 2 Av/E 84 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 2 Av/E 84 St
  • 1 Av/E 86 St
  • 3 Av/E 87 St

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, subway and train via 58, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 6

To get from Long Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 58 bus from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln station to Brentwood LIRR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 6 subway from 33 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

165min$20.40
Bus - 5858
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Long Island
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Brentwood Railroad Via Nys 25
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brentwood
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 58, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Island to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 58, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Long Island to Upper East Side?

    The 58 bus line goes from Brentwood Railroad Via Nys 25 station near Long Island in Centereach, Ny to Brentwood LIRR station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Brentwood LIRR station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Long Island in Centereach, Ny and Upper East Side in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Long Island to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the 58 bus from the Brentwood Railroad Via Nys 25 stop near Long Island in Centereach, Ny.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Long Island and Upper East Side?

    Get off the bus at the Brentwood LIRR station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Long Island to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Long Island to Upper East Side costs $20.40.

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