There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Glen Head by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Glen Headtrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 43m$8–18Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Glen Headcar 23.6 mi
41 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q19
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / Southbus
- Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to Glen Ave + Glen Cove Avebus n21
3h 16m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Glen Headtaxi 23.6 mi
41 min$210–260Subway, train
- Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Glen Headtrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 49m$9–15
Manhattan to Glen Head by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Glen Head is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Glen Head is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Glen Head. However, there are services departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Glen Ave + Glen Cove Ave via Main St / Roosevelt and Great Neck Sta / South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Glen Head. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Glen Head via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Manhattan and Glen Head is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Glen Head without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $8 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Manhattan to Glen Head, including transfers.
Manhattan to Glen Head bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Glen Head train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Glen Head is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Glen Head, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Glen Head via Jamaica in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Glen Ave + Glen Cove Ave via 39 Av/Main St, Main St / Roosevelt, and Great Neck Sta / South in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- 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
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Glen Head
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–9
Train from Jamaica to Glen Head
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / South
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Great Neck Sta / South to Glen Ave + Glen Cove Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
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 Glen Head bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
Manhattan to Glen Head train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Glen Head is 24 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Manhattan to Glen Head.
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