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How to get fromCentral Park to Jones Beach State Parkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to Jones Beach State Park by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 33m
    $14–26

  2. Drive 33.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Jones Beach State Parkcar car 33.7 mi
    46 min
    $7–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus bus Q44-Sbs / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merrick Bl / Archer to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    3h 10m
    $28–86

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Jones Beach State Parktaxi taxi 33.7 mi
    46 min
    $300–360

Central Park to Jones Beach State Park by foot, bus, and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Central Park to Jones Beach State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Jones Beach State Park, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Central Park to Jones Beach West Bath via 86th St & Central Park West, Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, Merrick Bl / Archer, Freeport Sta / North, Freeport Sta / North Bay 2, and Jones Beach West Bath in around 3h 10m.

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