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How to get fromHoboken to East Meadowby ferry, train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hoboken to East Meadow by ferry, train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St Opp 7th Stbus bus n48 / ...
    2h 13m

  2. Drive  28.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to East Meadowcar car 28.7 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 18 ferry, subway, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 50m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to East Meadowtaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    45 min
    $250–310

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  • Distance: 33.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and East Meadow, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to East Meadow. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Hicksville, walk to Hicksville LIRR Station, then take the bus to Front St Opp 7th St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Front St + East Meadow Ave via Midtown / W. 39th St., 14 St, Jamaica-179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 in around 2h 50m.

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