What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Summit?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Summit is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Summit?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Summit is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Summit?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Summit. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East and arriving at Summit - Broad St At Maple St via 5th Avenue & East 58th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Summit?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Summit. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Summit via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Long Island to Summit?

The distance between Long Island and Summit is 26 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Summit without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Summit?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Long Island to Summit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Summit bus from?

Long Island to Summit bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Summit train from?

Long Island to Summit train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Summit?

The best way to get from Long Island to Summit is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Long Island to Summit bus arrive?

Long Island to Summit bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Summit train arrive?

Long Island to Summit train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Summit station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Summit?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Summit is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Long Island to Summit.

Where can I stay near Summit?

There are 853+ hotels available in Summit.

Long Island to Summit - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Summit 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 New York Penn Station to SummitMne / ...
1h 28m
$5–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to 5 Av/W 58 StQ32
2. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Summit - Broad St At Maple StNyc
1h 47m
$33–57
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Summit27.8 mi
43 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Summit27.8 mi
43 min
$120–160
Train, line 70 bus
1. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn StationPath
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave70
2h 2m
$8–14

Long Island to Summit by subway, foot, and train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Summit hourly. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to Summit - Broad St At Maple St via 5th Avenue & East 58th Street in around 1h 47m.

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