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There are 5 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Elmont by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Jefferson to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2h 35m
    $17–35

  2. Drive  42.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Elmontcar car 42.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–11

  3. Line 51 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 51m
    $25–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Jefferson to Elmonttaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    1h 1m
    $160–200

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus bus n55 / ...
    4h 30m
    $11

Port Jefferson to Elmont by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Port Jefferson to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $13–29 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Elmont Rd / Hempstead via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 in around 4h 30m.

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