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How to get fromManhattan to St. James Station (LIRR)by train, car, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to St. James Station (LIRR) by train, car, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to St. Jamestrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2h 17m
    $13–31

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to St. James Station (LIRR)car car 50.8 mi
    1h 12m
    $10–14

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to St. Jamestrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2h 26m
    $14–28

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Huntington to St. Jamestrain train
    2h 40m
    $16–38

Manhattan to St. James Station (LIRR) by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manhattan to St. James Station (LIRR).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and St. James Station (LIRR), NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to St. James via Jamaica in around 2h 17m.

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