There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Franklin Square by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manortrain Hempstead Branch
41 min$6–13Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Franklin Squarecar 19.3 mi
33 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
1h 39m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Franklin Squaretaxi 19.3 mi
33 min$170–220Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
1h 38m$6
Manhattan to Franklin Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from E 57 St/3 Av and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Stewart Manor. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Franklin Square is 18 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av station.
Manhattan to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Franklin Square is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Franklin Av / Hempstead via Hillside Av/180 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- 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
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- 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 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
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
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Manhattan to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Stewart Manor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Franklin Square is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Manhattan to Franklin Square.
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