Long Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Long Beach
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.
Where to Eat in Long Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ugly Duckling (906 W Beech St) and Five Ocean (5 New York Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Long Beach
How to Get to Long Beach
Plane
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 Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach. The train journey from Long Beach to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
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.
Bus
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 200 miles.
Airports near Long Beach
Airlines serving Long Beach
Where to stay in popular areas of Long Beach
Most booked hotels in Long Beach
Renting a car in Long Beach
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.