Compare your options
Typical cost and journey time from MacArthur into Manhattan.
Shuttle + LIRR
CheapestFastestCost
About $18–26LIRR off-peak vs peak
Time
75–90 min to Penn Station
- Hours
- LIRR runs roughly hourly, more often at rush hour
- Where to find it
- Shuttle to Ronkonkoma station from outside the terminal.
- Good to know
- Buy the LIRR ticket in the TrainTime app; off-peak is much cheaper.
Taxi / car service
Cost
About $150–220 to Manhattan
Time
75–120 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside the terminal.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $120–200
Time
75–120 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Rideshare pick-up outside the terminal.
Our pick
MacArthur is 50 miles from Manhattan, so the train is the only sensible way in. It's a great airport if you're staying on Long Island.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about MacArthur.
What's the cheapest way from MacArthur to Manhattan?
Shuttle + LIRR: About $18–26 (LIRR off-peak vs peak), taking 75–90 min to Penn Station.
How much is a taxi from ISP to Manhattan?
About $150–220 to Manhattan. The ride takes 75–120 min.
What hours does the Shuttle + LIRR run?
LIRR runs roughly hourly, more often at rush hour.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at MacArthur?
Rideshare pick-up outside the terminal. Expect to pay about $120–200.
Where do I catch the Shuttle + LIRR?
Shuttle to Ronkonkoma station from outside the terminal.
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