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How to get fromFranklin Square to Manhattanby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway F
    1h 20m
    $6

  2. Drive  19.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin Square to Manhattancar car 19.5 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 23m
    $9–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Manhattantaxi taxi 19.5 mi
    32 min
    $180–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / 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 18m
    $9–19

Franklin Square to Manhattan by bus and subway

Calendar394Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 18m.

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