The average bus between Times Square and East Meadow takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Times Square to East Meadow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Times Square and East Meadow. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 6:03 PM which arrives into East Meadow at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at 188 St/64 Av and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 32m • 3 changes



3h 38m • 3 changes



3h 22m • 3 changes



3h 8m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to East Meadow. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at East Meadow station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Times Square to East Meadow bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square to East Meadow bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
The distance between Times Square and East Meadow is 36.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Front St + East Meadow Ave via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 in around 3h 12m.