How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Merrickby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Merrick by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
48 min
$8–17
Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Merrickcar 26.7 mi
37 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Merricktaxi 26.7 mi
37 min
$240–290

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Merrick by foot and train

227Weekly Services

48 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Merrick.

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Merrick hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 48 min.

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Merrick, United States(opens in a new window)

Merrick is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States., the population was 20,130. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Merrick

Nunley's(Opens in a new window)

Nunley's was a carousel and amusement park that was located in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York from 1940 to 1995. The namesake carousel was located in Golden City Park, within the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York City, from 1912 to 1939.

Adventureland(Opens in a new window)

Adventureland is an amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, located on Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road). Adventureland has been operating since 1962 and is a popular attraction for children, schools, and day camps on Long Island.

Turbulence (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Turbulence is a steel spinning roller coaster at Adventureland in East Farmingdale, New York. The coaster opened in May 2015 and replaced the aging Hurricane coaster, which had operated at the park for 22 years. It is considered as the park's headlining attraction.

Places to stay in Merrick

Jones Beach Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Water Canal Villa Salgado(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

The Freeport Inn and Marina(Opens in a new window)

6.8Pleasant

Beautiful Home in Freeport, New York 11520(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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