Getting around Long IslandThe easiest way to get around Long Island is by car. If you're reliant on public transportation, you can take a bus or the Long Island Railroad. Most towns in Nassau and western Suffolk have a train station, but there's generally only one per town.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Long Island City. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Local and town beaches such as Long Beach, Coopers Beach, Main Beach, and Ditch Plains charge varying fees for non-residents of up to $50 for peak season access. To avoid a costly visit, we recommend: You check the park's website.
Non-resident daily beach passes will still be sold at select booths. Resident daily passes can only be purchased at the Beach Park Gazebo. All season passes are available for purchase at the Gazebo. Click here for hours.
All transfers within the NYC Ferry system are free and valid for 120 minutes once you start your one-way trip. Round-trip journeys do not qualify for free transfers.
Long Island, located in Casco Bay, is one of Maine's 15 islands with year round communities. Located 6 miles off the coast of Portland, the only access to the island is by ferry ride (45 minutes), water taxi or private boat.
The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.
Most visitors to Long Island start their trip in New York City. The easiest way to get to Long Island from NYC is on the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). If you're going to the Hamptons from Manhattan, you can also take the Hamptons Jitney, a bus service, or a Blade helicopter if you can splurge.
Getting around Long IslandThe easiest way to get around Long Island is by car. If you're reliant on public transportation, you can take a bus or the Long Island Railroad. Most towns in Nassau and western Suffolk have a train station, but there's generally only one per town.