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 bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 44m.

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 train and fly and line 713 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $210 - $1,100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Deer Island - MWRA Gate via Orient Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

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

No, there is no direct train from New York station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Orient Heights via State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from New York to Long Island?

The distance between New York and Long Island is 241 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 train which takes 4h 53m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from New York to Long Island, including transfers.

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

New York to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

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

New York to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York to Long Island?

The best way to get from New York to Long Island is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the New York to Long Island bus arrive?

New York to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station.

Where does the New York to Long Island train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Long Island.

New York to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, train, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 53m
$76–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
5h 44m
$44–122
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 713 bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus
3h 56m
$218–1,026
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, line 713 bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the bus from Orient Heights to Deer Island - MWRA Gatebus
4h 3m
$504–1,635
Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 713 bus
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
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
4h 20m
$55–369
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 44m
$270–388

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

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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