What is the cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Manhattan is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Meadow to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from East Meadow to Manhattan is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between East Meadow and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from East Meadow to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Front St + East Meadow Ave and arriving at 1 St/27 Av via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St and Roosevelt Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from East Meadow to Manhattan?

The distance between East Meadow and Manhattan is 31 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

How do I travel from East Meadow to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from East Meadow to Manhattan without a car is to bus and train via Hicksville Sta / Duffy which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $21.

How long does it take to get from East Meadow to Manhattan?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from East Meadow to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Meadow to Manhattan bus from?

East Meadow to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.

Where does the East Meadow to Manhattan bus arrive?

East Meadow to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.

Can I drive from East Meadow to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between East Meadow to Manhattan is 26 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from East Meadow to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3981+ hotels available in Manhattan.

East Meadow to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from East Meadow to Manhattan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train via Hicksville Sta / Duffy
best
1. Take the bus from Kodma Pl / Front to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n48 / ...
2. Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 12m
$11–21
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Meadow to Manhattancar 26.2 mi
42 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q17
3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus Q19
3h
$12–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Meadow to Manhattantaxi 26.2 mi
42 min
$230–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front St + Coolidge Dr to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus n48 / ...
2. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 31m
$10–18

East Meadow to Manhattan by bus and train

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Distance: 31.2 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between East Meadow, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Front St + East Meadow Ave to 1 St/27 Av via (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 3h.

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