There are 4 ways to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordhamtrain New Haven / ...
1h 18m$14–28Drive 25.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrick (Station) to Fordham Universitycar 25.6 mi
39 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 11m$12–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrick (Station) to Fordham Universitytaxi 25.6 mi
39 min$230–280
Merrick (Station) to Fordham University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and arriving at Eastfordham Rd/Bathgate Av via E 180 St/Boston Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Fordham via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Merrick (Station) and Fordham University is 35 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University, including transfers.
Merrick (Station) to Fordham University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
Merrick (Station) to Fordham University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
The best way to get from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $27 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Merrick (Station), NY, USA and Fordham University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to Fordham University via Grand Central Terminal and Fordham in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordham
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $230–280
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Merrick (Station) to Fordham University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 180 St/Devoe Av station.
Merrick (Station) to Fordham University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick (Station) to Fordham University is 26 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Merrick (Station) to Fordham University.
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