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How to get fromTimes Square to Jones Beach Islandby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Jones Beach Island by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Freeport Sta / North Bay 2 to Jones Beach West Bathbus bus n88X
    1h 46m
    $11–19

  2. Drive 38.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to Jones Beach Islandcar car 38.6 mi
    53 min
    $7–11

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Freeport Sta / Northbus bus n4 / ...
    2h 52m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Jones Beach Islandtaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    53 min
    $150–180

Times Square to Jones Beach Island by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Jones Beach Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Times Square to Jones Beach Island. However, you can take the train to Freeport, walk to Freeport Sta / North Bay 2, then take the bus to Jones Beach West Bath. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jones Beach West Bath via Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, Freeport Sta / North, and Freeport Sta / North Bay 2 in around 2h 52m.

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