There are 6 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train, bus
best- Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Freeporttrain
- Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Jaffa Avebus n43
2h 3m$11–17Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lower Manhattan to Uniondalecar 22.7 mi
37 min$5–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 36m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Uniondaletaxi 22.7 mi
37 min$200–250Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
2h 14m$13–21Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus Q54
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 30m$9–13
Lower Manhattan to Uniondale by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Uniondale Av / Jerusalem via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, Jamaica Bus Term and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale. However, there are services departing from Spring St and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and Uniondale is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 2h 3m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale, including transfers.
Lower Manhattan to Uniondale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.
Lower Manhattan to Uniondale train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Uniondale, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allen St/Delancey St to Uniondale Av / Jerusalem via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, 170 St/Jamaica Av, Jamaica Bus Term, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
Subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Freeport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–11
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Uniondale Ave + Jaffa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to 170 St/Jamaica Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Lower Manhattan to Uniondale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 170 St/Jamaica Av station.
Lower Manhattan to Uniondale train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Uniondale is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Uniondale.
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