There are 5 ways to get from Purchase to Long Island by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 33m$25–48Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purchase to Brooklyncar 35.2 mi
49 min$7–10Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Stamford to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
- Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
4h 2m$32–101Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus 411 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus North Fork
4h 40m$41–121Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purchase to Brooklyntaxi 35.2 mi
49 min$160–190
Purchase to Long Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purchase to Long Island is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Purchase to Long Island is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Purchase to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St and arriving at Exit 63 Park and Ride via White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av and Airport Connection-Eastbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Purchase to Long Island. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at Ronkonkoma via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Purchase and Long Island is 79 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purchase to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Purchase to Long Island, including transfers.
Purchase to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
Purchase to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from Purchase to Long Island is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Purchase, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Ronkonkoma via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to Exit 63 Park and Ride via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, White Plains, Ny, Queens Vil, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Stamford to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Ny
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $30–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $24–29
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- info@PJferry.com
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
Car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
- Schedules at
- Ferry Schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
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More Questions & Answers
Purchase to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Queens Vil, Ny station.
Purchase to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purchase to Long Island is 35 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Purchase to Long Island.
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