Coney Island Cyclone Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Cyclone in Coney Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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• Coney Island Nostalgia Tour

• South Brooklyn & Coney Island Bike Tour

It’s free to enter Luna Park (home to the Cyclone), so you can admire the roller coaster from afar for free. However, if you want to ride the roller coaster, you’ll need to buy a ticket—just visit any of the ticket booths within the park. Some Coney Island bike tours stop at the Cyclone and start from US$148 per person.

The Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster located in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Dating back to 1927, this historic roller coaster is a top attraction at an amusement park called Luna Park. Many visitors combine a ride on the Cyclone with time exploring Coney Island and its beaches.

Yes, there is a height requirement for the Cyclone. Riders must be at least 54 inches (137 centimeters) tall to ride the Cyclone, which reaches speeds of up to 60 miles (96 kilometers) per hour. Expect kids to be measured to see if they’re tall enough for this thrilling experience.

Yes, the Cyclone is accessible via public transportation. Take the subway to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station (D, F, N, and Q lines), and then continue on foot to Luna Park. From Lower Manhattan, the subway journey to Coney Island takes around 50 minutes.

Yes, single-ride tickets are available for the Cyclone. While some visitors will plan a trip to Luna Park for the day and utilize wristbands that offer good value for several rides, visitors only interested in a single ride on the Cyclone can buy pay-per-ride experiences at the ticket booths.