What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to New York is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to New York?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to New York is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlantic Av/4 Av and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Long Island to New York?

The distance between Long Island and New York is 4 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to New York without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to New York?

The subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to New York bus from?

Long Island to New York bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Atlantic Av/4 Av station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to New York train from?

Long Island to New York train services, operated by MTA, depart from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station.

Train or bus from Long Island to New York?

The best way to get from Long Island to New York is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $30 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Long Island to New York bus arrive?

Long Island to New York bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the Long Island to New York train arrive?

Long Island to New York train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Can I drive from Long Island to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to New York is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Long Island to New York.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 3710+ hotels available in New York.

Long Island to New York - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to New York by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, train, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway B / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to New Yorkcar 7 mi
15 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus to Mount Snow / ...
30 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to New Yorktaxi 7 mi
15 min
$30–45
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 19m
$13–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Corlears Hook to New Yorkwalk 2.2 mi
43 min

Long Island to New York by subway

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What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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