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How to get fromSuffolk County to Manhattanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Suffolk County to Manhattan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yaphank-BNL to Ronkonkomatrain train Greenport Service
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 19m
    $98–136
  2. Drive  65.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suffolk County to Manhattancar car 65.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $12–18
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Middle Country Rd/Hay Rd to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 58
    2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 48m
    $14–28
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead to 86th St & Central Park Westbus bus Westbound-Westside Dropoff
    3h 35m
    $34–80

Suffolk County to Manhattan by bus and train

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Suffolk County, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Suffolk County to New York Penn Station via Yaphank-BNL and Ronkonkoma in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Riverhead to 86th St & Central Park West once a week. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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