There are 6 ways to get from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
57 min$6–13Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalcar 19.4 mi
28 min$4–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway F / ...
1h 36m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus Qm5
2h 46m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminaltaxi 19.4 mi
28 min$170–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hempstead Tp / Franklin to Lynbrook RRbus n25 / ...
- Take the train from Lynbrook to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
1h 35m$10–17
Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at 6 Av/W 42 St via Hillside Av/178 St and 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Franklin Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Pacific Av / Hempstead station.
Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stewart Manor station.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/64 Av, and 6 Av/W 42 St in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Lynbrook to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hempstead Tp / Franklin to Lynbrook RR
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Franklin Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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