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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (State)?

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 (State)?

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

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

The best way to get from Long Island to New York (State) 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 (State)?

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 (State) bus from?

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

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

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

Where does the Long Island to New York (State) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Island to New York (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to New York (State)?

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

Where can I stay near New York (State)?

There are 3805+ hotels available in New York (State).

Long Island to New York (State) - 5 ways to travel via subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to New York (State) by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway D / ...
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
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to New Yorktaxi 7 mi
15 min
$30–40

Long Island to New York (State) by subway

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and New York (State), 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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