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How to get fromFranklin Square to Long Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square to Long Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elmont-UBS Arena to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 47m
    $12–27

  2. Drive  16.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin Square to Brooklyncar car 16.9 mi
    25 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Franklin Av / Hempstead to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus bus n49 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2h 5m
    $14–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Brooklyntaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    25 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus bus North Fork
    2h 47m
    $30–86

Franklin Square to Long Island by bus and train

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Elmont-UBS Arena to Ronkonkoma hourly. Tickets cost $7–19 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to Exit 63 Park and Ride via Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 2h 47m.

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