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How to get fromPerth Amboy to Long Island Cityby train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth Amboy to Long Island City by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 22m
    $6–20

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 116
    1h 28m
    $14–35

  3. Line 69 ferry, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from South Amboy to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 69
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Long Island Cityferry ferry As
    2h 6m

  4. Drive  30 mi

    1. Drive from Perth Amboy to Long Island Citycar car 30 mi
    49 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Perth Amboy to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 30 mi
    49 min
    $110–150

  6. Bus via Hylan Blvd/Craig Av

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to W 42 St/5 Avbus bus Sim26 / ...
    1h 34m
    $34–44

Perth Amboy to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Perth Amboy, NJ, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–17 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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