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How to get fromClifton to Long Islandby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Long Island by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    46 min
    $10–25

  2. Drive 22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clifton to Brooklyncar car 22.8 mi
    36 min
    $5–6

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    1h
    $8–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Brooklyntaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    36 min
    $90–110

Clifton to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Clifton to Long Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the subway to Queens Plaza. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clifton to Roosevelt Island via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h.

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