There are 6 ways to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Port Jeffersontrain Port Jefferson Branch
3h 17m$16–36Drive 43.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmont to Port Jeffersoncar 43.2 mi
1h$8–12Train, line 51 bus
- Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
3h 18m$17–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elmont to Port Jeffersontaxi 43.2 mi
1h$160–200Bus, train, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n49 / ...
- Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain
- Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
4h$17–25Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus n55 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
5h 7m$12
Elmont to Port Jefferson by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Port Jefferson. However, there are services departing from Elmont Rd / Hempstead and arriving at NYS 25A/E Broadway via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville LIRR and Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Port Jefferson. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Port Jefferson via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Elmont and Port Jefferson is 58 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $15 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson, including transfers.
Elmont to Port Jefferson bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 station.
Elmont to Port Jefferson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Elmont to Port Jefferson is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $12 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Port Jefferson, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Port Jefferson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmont Rd / Hempstead to NYS 25A/E Broadway via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, and Smith Haven Mall in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $20–26
Train from Jamaica to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–24
Train from Hicksville to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to NYS 25A/E Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Elmont to Port Jefferson bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Amityville Sta station.
Elmont to Port Jefferson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Port Jefferson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Port Jefferson is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Elmont to Port Jefferson.
There are 76+ hotels available in Port Jefferson.



