MTA Staten Island s42 bus Times - NYC (2024)

FAQs

How much is the express bus from Staten Island to Manhattan? ›

Express bus: $7 (Reduced Fare, during off-peak hours only, will remain at $3.25) Paratransit and Access-A-Ride: $2.90.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates a number of bus routes in Staten Island, New York, United States.

Local-bus routes are designated by a letter followed by a number. Routes with an "M" prefix operate mainly in Manhattan. "B" is for Brooklyn, "Bx" for the Bronx, "Q" for Queens and "S" for Staten Island. Routes with an "X" prefix are express routes.

Hours of operation vary by route, but depending on your stop, you can usually catch buses in Dublin as early as 5am and as late as 12am.

Fast facts: All city buses accept the MetroCard, SingleRide ticket, OMNY contactless payments, and exact coin change (no pennies or paper money).

An express bus makes few stops along the route so that it can get to its destination more quickly. It may also have limited access to some stops. A local example: the airport express bus, from downtown to the airport, will pick up any passenger waiting at a designated stop, but will not drop passengers there.

OMNY lets you pay your MTA bus fare with your phone, credit or debit card, or other wearable device. The OMNY reader can be found immediately after entering the bus.

Subways and buses

Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.90. Express buses cost $7. Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.

If a bus has a sign that says "Limited", it stops at every stop on the "Limited Route". If its not a Limited, it stops every two blocks or so ( at least in Manhattan). If it has an X, its an Express Bus;they are extra fares and usually make very few stops and not likely anyplace a tourist would go..

The first bus services of the day mostly begin between 0530–0600h, with a few exceptions (e.g. services 95 & 96 only begins at 0700h). On Sundays & public holidays (as well as Saturday on the North South Line) the first MRT services begin 15–30min later than on other days.

Do NYC buses run all night? ›

The entire NYC subway and bus system runs 24/7/365. It never completely shuts down. However, during late night hours, most routes operate less frequently. Buses and trains that run every 4-5 minutes during the day might run only once every 20-30 minutes after midnight.

Maps and schedules can also be found on the MTA's website. Generally, buses run every 10-15 minutes during weekdays, with reduced service nights, weekends and holidays (approx. 20-30 minutes). When a bus arrives, check the bus route displayed over its front windshield because several routes may share a stop.

Express buses

Board through the front doors and tap your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device at the OMNY reader, a rectangular screen near the driver.

Express bus services cost 60 cents more than regular bus and MRT rides for adults. The fares are charged by distance and range from $1.59 to $2.86 if paid for using a travel card.

NYC DOT operates the Staten Island Ferry, providing free service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan every day of the week, year-round.

The best way to get from Staten Island to Manhattan without a car is to bus and line 4 subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $10. How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Manhattan? It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Staten Island to Manhattan, including transfers.