What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Sands Point?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Sands Point is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Sands Point?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Sands Point is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Sands Point?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Sands Point. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Port Washington via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Long Island to Sands Point?

The distance between Long Island and Sands Point is 42 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Sands Point without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Sands Point without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $12 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Sands Point?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Long Island to Sands Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Sands Point train from?

Long Island to Sands Point train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.

Where does the Long Island to Sands Point train arrive?

Long Island to Sands Point train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Sands Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Sands Point is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Long Island to Sands Point.

Where can I stay near Sands Point?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Sands Point.

Long Island to Sands Point - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Sands Point by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Mineolatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to Manorhaven Blvd + Ashwood Stbus n23
2h 9m
$12–22
Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Sands Pointcar 24.5 mi
36 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Woodside to Port Washingtontrain Port Washington Branch
2h 50m
$19–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Sands Pointtaxi 24.5 mi
36 min
$220–270

Long Island to Sands Point by train and bus

157Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Sands Point, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Manorhaven Blvd + Ashwood St via Woodside, Port Washington, and Herbert Av / Main in around 2h 50m.

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