Flushing to Madison Square Garden by subway and LIRR
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from Flushing-Main St to 61 St-Woodside, then take an LIRR train from Woodside to Penn Station. The trip takes about 38 minutes door to door on a weekday (36 to 40 depending on the connection). The 7 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Flushing to Madison Square Garden
- 7
- LIRR
- 7 7 trainFrom Flushing-Main St, Manhattan-bound9 stops, about 14 min
- Change at 61 St-WoodsideWalk about 7 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Woodside toward Penn Station1 stop, about 11 min
- Get off at Penn Station
- Madison Square GardenWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from Flushing-Main St to 61 St-Woodside. It's 9 stops, about 14 minutes.
- At 61 St-Woodside, walk about 7 minutes to Woodside for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train from Woodside to Penn Station. It's 1 stop, about 11 minutes.
- From Penn Station, walk about 2 minutes to Madison Square Garden.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from Flushing-Main St to 74 St-Broadway, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sq: about 46 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 7 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 38 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 39 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 37 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Woodside goes to Penn Station. Trains to Grand Central don't. On a weekday 88 trains do; look for Penn Station on the board.
- Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Avenue between W. 31st and W. 33rd Streets). (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- The Garden is right above Penn Station (34 St-Penn Station). (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. 8 Penn Entrance: 33rd Street and 8th Avenue; Chase Square (7th Ave Entrance): 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets; Chase Entrances B and C: 8th Avenue (source).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Flushing-Main St (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 61 St-Woodside (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Flushing to Madison Square Garden: common questions
How do I get from Flushing to Madison Square Garden by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from Flushing-Main St to 61 St-Woodside, then take an LIRR train from Woodside to Penn Station.
How long does it take?
About 38 minutes door to door on a weekday, 36 to 40 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 39 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 61 St-Woodside.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Related routes
- Flushing to JFK Airport
- Flushing to LaGuardia Airport
- Flushing to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Madison Square Garden
- LaGuardia Airport to Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal to Madison Square Garden
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Madison Square Garden: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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