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How to get fromNewark to Long Island Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Long Island University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hicksville Sta / Barclay to LIU Postbus bus
    2h 17m
    $14–31

  2. Drive  35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Long Island Universitycar car 35.6 mi
    57 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus bus
    3h 7m
    $17–52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Long Island Universitytaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    57 min
    $310–380

  5. Train, bus via Great Neck

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain train Port Washington Branch
    2. Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus bus n20H
    2h 34m
    $11–544

  6. Train, bus via Great Neck #2

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain train Port Washington Branch
    2. Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus bus n20H
    2h 34m
    $12–25

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  • Distance: 43.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Long Island University. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Hicksville, walk to Hicksville Sta / Barclay, take the bus to LIU Post, then walk to Long Island University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Long Island University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Great Neck, Great Neck Sta / South, and LIU Post in around 3h 7m.

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