Is there public transportation in Long Island?

Long Island Bus Schedules No matter where you're headed, Long Island's public buses can get you where you need to go - in both Nassau and Suffolk County! Hopping on a bus is a great way to travel affordably and efficiently across Long Island, and it also helps put an ease on commuter traffic.



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Getting around Long Island The 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.

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Here are the best ways to get here and get around:
  1. Subway. LIC is just a single subway stop from Midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn! ...
  2. NYC Ferry. NYC Ferry stops at Hunters Point South and Gantry Plaza State Park connecting Manhattan, Brooklyn, Roosevelt Island and Astoria. ...
  3. Long Island Rail Road. ...
  4. Citibike. ...
  5. Bus. ...
  6. Airport.


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The distance between New York, NY and Long Island is 49 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles. How do I travel from New York, NY to Long Island without a car? The best way to get from New York, NY to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $7 - $28.

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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.

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1. Cost of Living in Long Island. The average cost of living for Long Island is 147 (the U.S. is 100), which is 47% higher than the national average. On the other hand, New York City's cost of living is 87% higher than the national average, so it's somewhat of a bargain compared to The Big Apple.

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This 118-mile-long island connects to the five boroughs and has plenty of accessible options for folks commuting to the Big Apple. Multiple commuter towns to NYC offer efficient transportation options so commuters can enjoy a comfortable train on the Long Island Railroad or drive their car to work with ease.

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From Fire Island, Jones Beach State Park, The Hamptons and even Brooklyn, it's an island that's got loads of diversity to explore. This means that there's a little something for everyone when you visit. If you love quaint little towns, bustling and busy streets or unspoilt beaches; Long Island is the place to go!

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Long Island City has two NYC Ferry stops, Hunters Point South & Gantry Plaza State Park, both just one stop away from Midtown Manhattan, averaging around a 5-minute ride.

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