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How to get fromManhattan to Jones Beach Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the taxi from Amityville to Jones Beach Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $75–101

  2. Drive  38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Jones Beach Islandcar car 38.8 mi
    58 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    2. Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    2h 51m
    $126–160

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Jones Beach Islandtaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    58 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Amityville to Jones Beach Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $78–108

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  • Distance: 49.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Jones Beach Island via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, and Freeport Sta / North in around 2h 51m.

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