What is the easiest way to get to Long Island?

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.



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What train goes to Long Island? The Long Island Rail Road services New York City to Long Island with the Babylon, Hempstead, Long Beach, Montauk, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Ronkonkoma and West Hempstead Branches.

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How to get to Long Island from NYC. BY TRAIN: The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has hourly service to and from New York City's Penn Station, it's the perfect opportunity for passengers to kick back and relax. Check the website for schedules at mta.info/lirr.

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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.

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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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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 is known for many things, including its beautiful beaches, historic sites, lighthouses, and the Gold Coast, but affordability is not one of them. Long Island is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States – but the cost of living on Long Island depends a lot on where you live.

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LIRR service runs 24/7, with different schedules depending on destination and time of day. Our system includes over 700 miles of track on 11 different branches, stretching from Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island to Penn Station in Manhattan, approximately 120 miles away.

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