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How to get fromHoboken to Oyster Bayby ferry, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hoboken to Oyster Bay by ferry, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Oyster Baytrain train
    2h 39m

  2. Drive  32.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Oyster Baycar car 32.9 mi
    50 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Oyster Baytaxi taxi 32.9 mi
    50 min
    $130–160

  4. Line 18 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Oyster Baytrain train
    2h 44m

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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and Oyster Bay, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Oyster Bay. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., take the taxi to 14 St, take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Oyster Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Hoboken to Oyster Bay in around 50 min.

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