With a population of 33,275, Long Beach is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Long Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Long Beach, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Long Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Long Beach to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Another option to get to Long Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 miles from Long Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Beach, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Long Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Long Beach is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.