There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to East Meadow by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 12m$14–33Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth to East Meadowcar 39.6 mi
1h 4m$8–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 50m$20–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elizabeth to East Meadowtaxi 39.6 mi
1h 4m$350–420Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 13m$12–21
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to East Meadow is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to East Meadow is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to East Meadow. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Hicksville via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Elizabeth and East Meadow is 46 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to East Meadow without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Elizabeth to East Meadow, including transfers.
Elizabeth to East Meadow train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to East Meadow train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to East Meadow is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Elizabeth to East Meadow.
There are 227+ hotels available in East Meadow.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and East Meadow, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Front St Opp 7th St via New York Penn Station, Hicksville, and Hicksville LIRR Station in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $350–420
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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