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How to get fromLong Beach to Lower Manhattanby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Lower Manhattan by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Beach to Jamaicatrain train Long Beach Branch
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowerysubway subway J / ...
    1h 27m
    $9–13

  2. Drive 23.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to Lower Manhattancar car 23.8 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from E Chester St / Long Beach to Rockville Centre Stabus bus n15
    2. Take the train from Rockville Centre to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    2h
    $13–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Beach to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    40 min
    $90–120

Long Beach to Lower Manhattan by train and subway

Calendar317Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Long Beach, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Beach to Lower Manhattan. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Bowery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Chester St / Long Beach to Broadway/Spring St via Rockville Centre Sta, Rockville Centre, Grand Central Terminal, and 5 Av/W 42 St in around 2h.

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