There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Uniondale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 28m$11–17Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Uniondalecar 24 mi
40 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 37m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Uniondaletaxi 24 mi
40 min$210–260
Manhattan to Uniondale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Uniondale is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Uniondale is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Uniondale. However, there are services departing from E 57 St/3 Av and arriving at Uniondale Av / Jerusalem via 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Uniondale. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Manhattan and Uniondale is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Uniondale without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Manhattan to Uniondale, including transfers.
Manhattan to Uniondale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av station.
Manhattan to Uniondale train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Uniondale is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between 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 E 57 St/3 Av to Uniondale Av / Jerusalem via Hillside Av/180 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
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
- 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 (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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Uniondale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Manhattan to Uniondale train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Uniondale is 24 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Manhattan to Uniondale.
There are 287+ hotels available in Uniondale.



