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How to get fromFort Lee to Long Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    51 min
    $11–26

  2. Drive 17.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lee to Brooklyncar car 17.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway via 168 St

    1. Take the bus from G W Bridge Plaza East to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 168 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway C / ...
    3. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    1h
    $11–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Lee to Brooklyntaxi taxi 17.9 mi
    33 min
    $70–85

Fort Lee to Long Island by bus and subway

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 63.4 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lee 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 bus from G W Bridge Plaza East to Queens Plaza via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, Broadway/W 178 St, Broadway/W 168 St, 168 St, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h.

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