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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Melvilleby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway J / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Huntingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Huntington LIRR to NYS 110/Old Country Rdbus bus 1
    2h 36m
    $14–23

  2. Drive 34.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Melvillecar car 34.1 mi
    45 min
    $7–9

  3. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/147 Plbus bus Q54
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Amityvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to NYS 110/Arlington Stbus bus 1
    3h 25m
    $13–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Melvilletaxi taxi 34.1 mi
    45 min
    $130–160

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Farmingdale State Collbus bus n70
    4h 1m
    $12

Lower Manhattan to Melville by subway, train, and bus

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Melville, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lower Manhattan to Melville. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, take the train to Huntington, walk to Huntington LIRR, then take the line 1 bus to NYS 110/Old Country Rd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allen St/Delancey St to NYS 110/Arlington St via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, Jamaica Av/147 Pl, Jamaica, Amityville, and Amityville LIRR in around 3h 25m.

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