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How to get fromWhite Plains to Long Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from White Plains to Long Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    1h 25m
    $17–26

  2. Drive  33.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from White Plains to Brooklyncar car 33.6 mi
    48 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus bus 411 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/Springfield Blvd to Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvdbus bus Q110
    1h 47m
    $18–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from White Plains to Brooklyntaxi taxi 33.6 mi
    48 min
    $150–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from White Plains to Fordhamtrain train Harlem
    2. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus bus Q44-Sbs
    2h 24m
    $10–20

  6. Line 60 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Court St to E 189Th St @ Washington Avbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus bus Q44-Sbs
    3h 29m
    $6–11

White Plains to Long Island by train and subway

Calendar493Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from White Plains to Jamaica Center-York College via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Plains, Ny to Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd via Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Blvd/Amboy Ln, and Jamaica Av/Springfield Blvd in around 1h 47m.

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