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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to New York, NY is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to New York, NY is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $30.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cherry St/Jackson St and arriving at Madison St/Pike St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Grand St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Long Island to New York, NY?

The distance between Long Island and New York, NY is 5183 feet. The road distance is 5.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to New York, NY without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The bus from Cherry St/Jackson St to Madison St/Pike St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Long Island to New York, NY bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cherry St/Jackson St station.

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

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

Where does the Long Island to New York, NY bus arrive?

Long Island to New York, NY bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison St/Pike St station.

Where does the Long Island to New York, NY train arrive?

Long Island to New York, NY train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to New York, NY?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to New York, NY is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Long Island to New York, NY.

Where can I stay near New York, NY?

There are 3846+ hotels available in New York, NY.

Long Island to New York, NY - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to New York, NY by bus, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cherry St/Jackson St to Madison St/Pike Stbus M22
12 min
$3–8
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to New York, NYcar 5.7 mi
12 min
$1–2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Grand Stsubway B / ...
15 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to New York, NYtaxi 5.7 mi
12 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Corlears Hook to New York, NYwalk 1.1 mi
20 min

Long Island to New York, NY by bus and foot

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Distance: 5,180 ft
Duration: 12 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cherry St/Jackson St to Madison St/Pike St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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