What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Shirley?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Shirley is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Shirley?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Shirley is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Mastic-Shirley via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Newark to Shirley?

The distance between Newark and Shirley is 74 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Shirley without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $18 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Shirley?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Newark to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Shirley train from?

Newark to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Where does the Newark to Shirley train arrive?

Newark to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mastic-Shirley station.

Can I drive from Newark to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Shirley is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Newark to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 99+ hotels available in Shirley.

Newark to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Shirley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Mastic-Shirleytrain Montauk Branch
3h 13m
$19–48
Drive 73.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Shirleycar 73.6 mi
1h 39m
$14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
4h 30m
$19–37
Train via West Babylon
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Babylon to Mastic-Shirleytrain Montauk Branch
3h 35m
$19–48

Newark to Shirley by train

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Distance: 73.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Mastic-Shirley every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–28 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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