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How to get fromElmont to Manhattanby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elmont to Manhattan by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway F
    1h 15m
    $6

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd/Dutch Broadway to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenuebus bus Qm64
    1h 57m
    $3–8

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Valley Stream Stabus bus n1
    2. Take the train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    1h 23m
    $9–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmont to Manhattantaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    30 min
    $70–90

  5. Drive 18.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elmont to Manhattancar car 18.3 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  6. Bus via 39 Av/Main St

    1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus bus Q19
    2h 13m
    $9–19

Elmont to Manhattan by bus and subway

Calendar394Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Elmont Rd/Dutch Broadway to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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