There are 3 ways to get from North Salem to Long Island by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Purdy's to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
1h 52m$35–46Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Salem to Brooklyncar 60.7 mi
1h 19m$11–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Purdy's to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Harlem
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Airport/Terminal Cbus M60-Sbs
2h 17m$34–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Salem to Long Island is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from North Salem to Long Island is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from North Salem to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Purdy's and arriving at 74 St-Broadway via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between North Salem and Long Island is 57 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from North Salem to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from North Salem to Long Island, including transfers.
North Salem to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Purdy's station.
North Salem to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Salem to Long Island is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from North Salem to Long Island.
There are 89+ hotels available in Long Island.
What companies run services between North Salem, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Purdy's to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Purdy's to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from Purdy's to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–15
- Peak
- $18–21
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Airport/Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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