What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Long Island is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Long Island is to fly and line 713 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Deer Island - MWRA Gate via South Station and Orient Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Orient Heights via State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Long Island?

The distance between New Jersey and Long Island is 251 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Long Island?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from New Jersey to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Long Island bus from?

New Jersey to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Long Island train from?

New Jersey to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Long Island?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Long Island is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the New Jersey to Long Island bus arrive?

New Jersey to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the New Jersey to Long Island train arrive?

New Jersey to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Long Island.

New Jersey to Long Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from New Jersey to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 20m
$78–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 16m
$44–86
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, line 713 bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus
3h 59m
$485–1,613
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 29m
$52–142
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 713 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus
4h 22m
$221–1,037
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 40m
$187–982
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 713 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus
5h 11m
$60–385

New Jersey to Long Island by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

104Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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