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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Freeport Sta / North Bay 2 to Jones Beach West Bathbus bus n88X
    1h 42m
    $11–19

  2. Drive 38.8 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    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 Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 34m
    $14–26

  4. 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 / ...
    3h 34m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

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

Manhattan to Jones Beach Island by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manhattan to Jones Beach Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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 West Bath via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, Freeport Sta / North, and Freeport Sta / North Bay 2 in around 3h 34m.

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