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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ugly Duckling (906 W Beech St) and Sangria Tapas & Wine (157 East Park Ave.) are great picks.
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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach.
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, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.
Renting a car in Long Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.