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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    14 min
    $3
  2. Drive  9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Port Authority Bus Terminalcar car 9.1 mi
    21 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus bus Q32
    44 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Port Authority Bus Terminaltaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

Long Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway

Calendar1235Weekly Subways
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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