What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Point Lookout?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Point Lookout. However, there are services departing from NYS 25A/E Broadway and arriving at PT Lookout Post Office via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville Sta, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 and LIRR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Long Island to Point Lookout?

The distance between Long Island and Point Lookout is 58 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Point Lookout without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Point Lookout?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Long Island to Point Lookout, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Point Lookout bus from?

Long Island to Point Lookout bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Point Lookout?

The best way to get from Long Island to Point Lookout is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $15 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Long Island to Point Lookout bus arrive?

Long Island to Point Lookout bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Point Lookout?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Point Lookout is 26 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Long Island to Point Lookout.

Where can I stay near Point Lookout?

There are 196+ hotels available in Point Lookout.

Long Island to Point Lookout - 4 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Point Lookout by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to JamaicaRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Long BeachLong Beach Branch
3h 13m
$15–35
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bay Shore to Point Lookout25.9 mi
35 min
$5–7
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRR4
2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westn55 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Long Beach Bus Termn15
6h 24m
$13–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bay Shore to Point Lookout25.9 mi
35 min
$230–280

Long Island to Point Lookout by train and bus

35Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Point Lookout, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to PT Lookout Post Office via Jamaica, Long Beach, and LIRR Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to PT Lookout Post Office via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5, and LIRR Station in around 6h 24m.

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