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How to get fromUpper East Side to Long Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Long Island by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q19
    36 min
    $3–75

  2. Drive 10.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper East Side to Brooklyncar car 10.8 mi
    24 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Rockawayferry ferry Rs
    1h 35m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Brooklyntaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    24 min
    $40–55

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to East 90th Stwalk walk 3,580 ft
    13 min

Upper East Side to Long Island by bus

Calendar293Weekly Buses
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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