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How to get fromThe Bronx to Long Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Long Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q50
    28 min
    $3–8

  2. Line 5 subway, line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from E 180 St to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main Stsubway subway 7 / ...
    1h 8m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Bronx to Brooklyntaxi taxi 17 mi
    34 min
    $65–85

  4. Drive 17 mi

    1. Drive from The Bronx to Brooklyncar car 17 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

The Bronx to Long Island by bus

Calendar431Weekly Buses
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from E 180 St to Flushing-Main St via Grand Central-42 St in around 1h 8m.

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