There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden 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 Botanical Gardentrain Harlem
1h 42m$14–28Drive 25.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrick to New York Botanical Gardencar 25.4 mi
38 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 17m$12–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrick to New York Botanical Gardentaxi 25.4 mi
38 min$230–280
Merrick to New York Botanical Garden by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and arriving at East Fordham Rd/Camberleng Av via E 180 St/Boston Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Botanical Garden via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Merrick and New York Botanical Garden is 36 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden, including transfers.
Merrick to New York Botanical Garden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
Merrick to New York Botanical Garden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
The best way to get from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $27 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and New York Botanical Garden, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden via Grand Central Terminal and Botanical Garden in around 1h 42m. 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 Botanical Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 38 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 to New York Botanical Garden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 180 St/Devoe Av station.
Merrick to New York Botanical Garden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to New York Botanical Garden is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Merrick to New York Botanical Garden.
There are 2800+ hotels available in New York Botanical Garden.




