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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    51 min
    $14–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/158 Stbus bus Q44-Sbs
    1h 23m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Bronx to Brooklyntaxi taxi 17 mi
    34 min
    $75–95

  4. Drive  17 mi

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

The Bronx to Long Island by train and subway

Calendar604Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a train from Fordham to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport in around 51 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/158 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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