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How to get fromNewark to Long Islandby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Long Island by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Park Place to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway 2 / ...
    40 min
    $6

  2. Drive 15.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Brooklyncar car 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    54 min
    $11–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Brooklyntaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $60–80

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    43 min
    $6–13

Newark to Long Island by train and subway

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Long Island. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Park Place, then take the line 2 subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Queens Plaza via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 54 min.

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