What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Garden City?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Garden City is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Garden City?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Garden City is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Garden City?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Garden City. However, there are services departing from 86th St & Central Park West and arriving at Franklin Ave + 9th St via Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Mineola Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Garden City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Garden City. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Garden City?

The distance between Manhattan and Garden City is 20 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Garden City without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Garden City without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Garden City?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Garden City takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Garden City bus from?

Manhattan to Garden City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Garden City train from?

Manhattan to Garden City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Garden City?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Garden City is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $90 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Manhattan to Garden City bus arrive?

Manhattan to Garden City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Garden City train arrive?

Manhattan to Garden City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Garden City station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Garden City?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Garden City is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Manhattan to Garden City.

Where can I stay near Garden City?

There are 322+ hotels available in Garden City.

Manhattan to Garden City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Garden City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Garden Citytrain Hempstead Branch
47 min
$7–14
Drive 22 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Garden Citycar 22 mi
38 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Horace Harding Expwy/Main St to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Avbus Q88
2. Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Mineola Bus Termbus n24
1h 59m
$28–86
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Garden Citytaxi 22 mi
38 min
$200–240

Manhattan to Garden City by train

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47 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Garden City, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Garden City hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Franklin Ave + 9th St via Airport Connection - WB, Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, and Mineola Bus Term in around 1h 59m.

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