What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 32 St/7 Av and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct ferry between New York Penn Station and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Hunters Point South. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at Queens Plaza. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Long Island is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

The subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plaza takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Long Island bus from?

New York Penn Station to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 32 St/7 Av station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Long Island train from?

New York Penn Station to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Long Island bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Long Island train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queens Plaza station.

Can I drive from New York Penn Station to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Penn Station to Long Island is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from New York Penn Station to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

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New York Penn Station to Long Island - 8 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Long Island by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plazasubway E
17 min
$3
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Brooklyncar 8.3 mi
18 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point Southferry Er
33 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
35 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Brooklyntaxi 8.3 mi
18 min
$35–45
Subway via Roosevelt Island
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway M / ...
17 min
$3
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway 2 / ...
22 min
$3

New York Penn Station to Long Island by foot and subway

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plaza every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Hunters Point South hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 6 min.

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