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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Merrickby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Merrick by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    44 min
    $8–17

  2. Drive  27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Merrickcar car 27.4 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Merricktaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    38 min
    $240–300

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 6m
    $9–14

Midtown Manhattan to Merrick by train

Calendar136Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Merrick hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 44 min.

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