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How to get fromEast Harlem to Long Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from East Harlem to Long Island by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q19
    36 min
    $3–75

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Rockawayferry ferry Rs
    1h 35m
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Harlem to Brooklyntaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    27 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Harlem to Brooklyncar car 11.9 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from East Harlem to Astoriawalk walk 2.1 mi
    33 min

East Harlem to Long Island by bus

Calendar293Weekly Buses
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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