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How to get fromManhattan to Centre Island Beachby train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Centre Island Beach by train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syossettrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    1h 10m
    $45–65

  2. Drive  32.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Centre Island Beachcar car 32.2 mi
    54 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Centre Island Beachtaxi taxi 32.2 mi
    54 min
    $110–140

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Oyster Baytrain train Oyster Bay Branch
    1h 58m
    $29–41

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Dreiser Loop / Defoe Plbus bus BxM7
    2. Take the taxi from Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl to Centre Island Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    $78–102

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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Centre Island Beach, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Syosset every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–20 and the journey takes 57 min.

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