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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Long Island is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at Atlantic Av/4 Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from New York to Long Island?

The distance between New York and Long Island is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Roosevelt Island takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

New York to Long Island bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

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

New York to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Train or bus from New York to Long Island?

The best way to get from New York to Long Island is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the New York to Long Island bus arrive?

New York to Long Island bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Atlantic Av/4 Av station.

Where does the New York to Long Island train arrive?

New York to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.

Can I drive from New York to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Long Island is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from New York to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 100+ hotels available in Long Island.

New York to Long Island - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Long Island by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, train, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway F / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 6.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Brooklyncar 6.7 mi
14 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
30 min
$18–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Brooklyntaxi 6.7 mi
14 min
$29–35
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York to Corlears Hookwalk 2.2 mi
43 min

New York to Long Island by subway

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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