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How to get fromHoboken to Merrickby ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hoboken to Merrick by ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 47m

  2. Drive  30.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Merrickcar car 30.4 mi
    45 min
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Merricktaxi taxi 30.4 mi
    45 min
    $270–330

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  • Distance: 28.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Merrick. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Merrick. Alternatively, you can drive from Hoboken to Merrick in around 45 min.

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