What is the cheapest way to get from Merrick to Bay Shore?

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Bay Shore is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrick to Bay Shore?

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Bay Shore is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $160 - $200.

Is there a direct train between Merrick and Bay Shore?

No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Bay Shore. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Bay Shore via Babylon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Merrick to Bay Shore?

The distance between Merrick and Bay Shore is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merrick to Bay Shore without a car?

The best way to get from Merrick to Bay Shore without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Merrick to Bay Shore?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Merrick to Bay Shore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrick to Bay Shore train from?

Merrick to Bay Shore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.

Where does the Merrick to Bay Shore train arrive?

Merrick to Bay Shore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Babylon station.

Can I drive from Merrick to Bay Shore?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Bay Shore is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Merrick to Bay Shore.

Where can I stay near Bay Shore?

There are 119+ hotels available in Bay Shore.

Merrick to Bay Shore - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to Bay Shore by train, taxi, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
1h 5m
$7–13
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Bay Shorecar 17.8 mi
24 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Bay Shoretaxi 17.8 mi
24 min
$160–200
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Babylon LIRR to Bay Shore Ave/Mechanicsville Rdbus 2
1h 12m
$9–13

Merrick to Bay Shore by train

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Bay Shore, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Merrick to Babylon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 28 min.

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