There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain Babylon Branch
- Take the taxi from Amityville to Gilgo Beachtaxi
1h 26m$80–110Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Gilgo Beachcar 40.8 mi
1h 1m$7–11Bus
- Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Freeport Sta / Northbus n4 / ...
2h 51m$146–180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Gilgo Beachtaxi 40.8 mi
1h 1m$160–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach. However, there are services departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Freeport Sta / North via 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Manhattan and Gilgo Beach is 51 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 26m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach, including transfers.
Manhattan to Gilgo Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.
Manhattan to Gilgo Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Gilgo Beach is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Manhattan to Gilgo Beach.
There are 117+ hotels available in Gilgo Beach.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Gilgo Beach, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Gilgo Beach via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, and Freeport Sta / North in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–14
- Peak
- $15–21
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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