There are 4 ways to get from Staten Island to Suffolk County by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry Staten Island Ferry
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
4h 15m$21–43Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Suffolk Countycar 77.3 mi
1h 57m$15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Middle Country Rd/Half Moon Pond Rdbus 58
4h 57m$18–36Bus
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus Sim6
- Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus North Fork
5h 24m$38–88
Staten Island to Suffolk County by train, ferry, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Suffolk County is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Suffolk County is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Suffolk County. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av and arriving at Middle Country Rd/Crescent Bow via 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr and Riverhead LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Staten Island and Suffolk County is 80 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Suffolk County without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 15m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Staten Island to Suffolk County, including transfers.
Staten Island to Suffolk County bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av station.
Staten Island to Suffolk County bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 41 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Suffolk County is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Staten Island to Suffolk County.
There are 126+ hotels available in Suffolk County.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Suffolk County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Middle Country Rd/Crescent Bow via Madison Av/E 41 St, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr, and Riverhead LIRR in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from New York Penn Station to Brentwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–26
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Brentwood LIRR to Middle Country Rd/Half Moon Pond Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–35
- 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
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