What is the cheapest way to get from Garden City to Queens?

The cheapest way to get from Garden City to Queens is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to Queens?

The fastest way to get from Garden City to Queens is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Garden City and Queens?

No, there is no direct bus from Garden City to Queens. However, there are services departing from 7th St / Fkln and arriving at Rockaway Blvd/102 St via Mineola Bus Term and 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Garden City and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Garden City and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Garden City to Queens?

The distance between Garden City and Queens is 9 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Garden City to Queens without a car?

The best way to get from Garden City to Queens without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Garden City to Queens?

The train from Garden City to Jamaica takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Garden City to Queens bus from?

Garden City to Queens bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Mineola Bus Term station.

Where do I catch the Garden City to Queens train from?

Garden City to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Garden City station.

Train or bus from Garden City to Queens?

The best way to get from Garden City to Queens is to train which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Garden City to Queens bus arrive?

Garden City to Queens bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term station.

Where does the Garden City to Queens train arrive?

Garden City to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Garden City to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Garden City to Queens is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Garden City to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 2477+ hotels available in Queens.

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There are 5 ways to get from Garden City to Queens by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Garden City to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
25 min
$5–8
Drive 12.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Garden City to Queenscar 12.6 mi
21 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mineola Bus Term to Jamaica Bus Termbus n24 / ...
2. Take the bus from 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal to Rockaway Blvd/102 Stbus Q41
2h 3m
$9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Garden City to Queenstaxi 12.6 mi
21 min
$120–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 9th St / Fkln to Mineola Bus Termbus n40
2. Take the train from Mineola to Jamaicatrain Oyster Bay Branch / ...
29 min
$8–12

Garden City to Queens by train

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Distance: 9 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Garden City, NY, USA and Queens, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Garden City to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 7th St / Fkln to Rockaway Blvd/102 St via Mineola Bus Term, Jamaica Bus Term, and 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal in around 2h 3m.

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