What is the cheapest way to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Sheepshead Bay (Water) and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Avenue U/Nostrand Av and arriving at Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry via Flatbush Av/Avenue U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Sheepshead Bay (Water) and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Sheepshead Bay and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island?

The distance between Sheepshead Bay (Water) and Long Island is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island bus from?

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue U/Nostrand Av station.

Where do I catch the Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island train from?

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Sheepshead Bay station.

Where does the Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island bus arrive?

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Avenue U/Flatbush Av station.

Where does the Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island train arrive?

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

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Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island - 5 ways to travel via bus, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island by bus, subway, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Avenue U/Nostrand Av to Avenue U/Flatbush Avbus B3
2. Take the bus from Flatbush Av/Avenue U to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferrybus Q35
40 min
$6–15
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Sheepshead Bay to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
53 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Brooklyntaxi 4.6 mi
9 min
$23–28
Bus via Nostrand Av/Avenue H
1. Take the bus from Nostrand Av/Avenue X to Nostrand Av/Avenue Hbus B44-Sbs / ...
2. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferrybus Q35
55 min
$6–15
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Avenue Z/Bedford Av to Surf Av/Stillwell Avbus B36
2. Take the subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Queens Plazasubway F / ...
1h 36m
$6–10

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island by bus

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Distance: 8.4 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Sheepshead Bay (Water), NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Avenue U/Nostrand Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry via Avenue U/Flatbush Av and Flatbush Av/Avenue U in around 40 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Sheepshead Bay to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.

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