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Transportation - How to Get Around Long Island

Here's where you'll get info on Long Island airports, buses, and the Long Island Railroad. You'll find out which websites have free maps and directions. Learn where to find taxis, or rent a car or limo.

Save Money on Gas on Long Island, NY

Save Money on Gas on Long Island, NY. Find out how to save on gas prices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

LIRR - Long Island, NY Beach Getaways

LIRR - Long Island, NY Beach Getaways. Read about discounted beach trips to and from Long Island, NY.

LIRR Special Summer Service To The Hamptons, Montauk, Greenport

LIRR Special Summer Service To The Hamptons, Montauk, Greenport

How Do I Find Out About Traffic Conditions on Long Island, NY?

Learn how to find out about updated traffic conditions on Long Island and the NY Metropolitan area.

How Do I Report Losing An Item On The LIRR?

How Do I Report Losing An Item On The LIRR? Find out where to go to get back your lost items on the LIRR.

Texting While Driving Is Illegal in New York State

Texting While Driving Is Illegal in New York State. Read about the law on Long Island and the rest of New York State.

Where Do I Report A Suspicious Package or Activity On A LIRR Train Or Platform?

Where Do I Report A Suspicious Package or Activity On A LIRR Train Or Platform? Find out where to report suspicious activities or packages.

How do I contact the MTA police about serious safety concerns on the Long...

How do I contact the MTA police about serious safety concerns on the Long Island Rail Road? Find out how to contact the MTA police about serious emergencies and safety concerns.

Airports In & Around Long Island

Long Islanders have a wide variety of choices when it comes to flying to and from home. Not only are there several Island-based airports, but there are also New York City and New Jersey airports that Long Islanders can drive to. Here�s a list of major airports that serve Long Islander

Long Island Ferries

Long Island Ferries. Learn about ferries that sail to and from Long Island, NY.

What's Your Favorite Day Trip to or from Long Island, NY?

What's Your Favorite Day Trip to or from Long Island, NY? Readers share their opinions.

Sign Up For Free MTA/LIRR Email & Text Message Alerts

Sign Up For Free MTA/LIRR Email & Text Message Alerts.

JFK Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in New York City's largest borough, Queens, is the area's hub for national and international flights. Learn how to find out your flight status, arrivals, departures, terminals, and how to get to and from JFK airport.

How Do I Report A Pothole on Long Island?

How Do I Report A Pothole on Long Island? Find out who to call to repair a pothole on Long Island, NY.

Register Cars or Other Vehicles - for New Residents to Long Island

How to register cars or other vehicles in Long Island. This is especially for new residents of Long Island.

The Long Island Rail Road

The Long Island Rail Road will get you in to Manhattan's Penn Station and back again. Their home page lists schedules and has a map of the various rail road lines.

Long Island Bus

The Long Island Bus system runs through Nassau, and parts of Suffolk and Eastern Queens. Some buses link to the Long Island Rail Road. Their website has schedules, prices and a map.

Suffolk County Transit

Suffolk County Transit buses run through most of Eastern Long Island. Their website includes a transit system map, and large print schedules. Also includes information on Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT), which provides curb-to-curb service for individuals with disabilities.

Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART)

The town of Huntington has its own bus system. Learn about the Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART). schedules and where to download a system map.

Rules for Taking Bicycles on the Long Island Rail Road

Rules for Taking Bicycles on the Long Island Rail Road. Find out what you have to do to be allowed to take your bike on the LIRR.

Google Maps

Type in your destination and Google Maps will give you driving directions.

Find the Cheapest Gas Prices on Long Island

Looking for the cheapest gas prices on Long Island? This link to GasBuddy will tell you about the best prices in your neighborhood.

Long Island on Mapquest

Here's another good link to find directions to places in Long Island and beyond.

Long Island on Yahoo Maps

Find maps for Long Island and other locations and get driving directions.

HopStop - Long Island Directions

Type in a starting destination and an ending destination, and HopStop will plot out a route for you via bus or LIRR.

Nassau County Bicycling Paths

Nassau County Bicycling Paths, From paved bicycle paths to mountain bike trails in Nassau County, Long Island, NY.

New Year's Eve on Long Island, NY - Don't Drink and Drive

New Year's Eve on Long Island, NY - Don't Drink and Drive. Ways to get home on LI without driving under the influence.

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