There are 4 ways to get from Staten Island to Long Island University by train, ferry, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry, line 1 subway, bus
best- Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain Sir
- Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the subway from South Ferry to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain
- Take the bus from Hicksville Sta / Barclay to LIU Postbus
3h 14m$17–27Drive 38.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Long Island Universitycar 38.8 mi
1h 2m$7–10Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain
- Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Postbus
3h 41m$12–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Staten Island to Long Island Universitytaxi 38.8 mi
1h 2m$340–410
Staten Island to Long Island University by train, ferry, subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Long Island University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Long Island University is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $6 - $10.
The distance between Staten Island and Long Island University is 50 miles. The road distance is 39 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Long Island University without a car is to train and ferry and line 1 subway and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Staten Island to Long Island University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Long Island University is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Staten Island to Long Island University.
There are 378+ hotels available in Long Island University.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Long Island University, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Long Island University. However, you can take the train to St George, walk to St. George Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, walk to South Ferry, take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Hicksville, walk to Hicksville Sta / Barclay, take the bus to LIU Post, then walk to Long Island University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Long Island University via 6 Av/W 34 St, New York Penn Station, Great Neck, Great Neck Sta / South, and LIU Post in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Train from Bay Terrace to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from South Ferry to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from New York Penn Station to Great Neck
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hicksville Sta / Barclay to LIU Post
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Great Neck Sta / South to LIU Post
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to 6 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 212-839-3061
- Website
- New York City DOT
Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- New York City DOT
- Schedules at
- New York City DOT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $340–410
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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