There are 5 ways to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Main St/40 Rd to Sutphin Blvd/94 Avbus Q25 / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Wantaghtrain Babylon Branch
1h 42m$9–20Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantaghcar 20.9 mi
33 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from Woodside to Wantaghtrain Babylon Branch
1h 48m$7–18Bus
- Take the bus from Kissena Blvd/Main St to Hillside Av/179 Stbus Q17
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 3m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantaghtaxi 20.9 mi
33 min$80–100
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Kissena Blvd/Main St and arriving at Jerusalem Ave + Daffodil Ln via 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Mets-Willets Point and arriving at Wantagh via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) and Wantagh is 25 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $9 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh, including transfers.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Kissena Blvd/Main St station.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Wantagh, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Wantagh every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Jerusalem Ave + Daffodil Ln via Kissena Blvd/Main St, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- 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
- $8–13
Train from Woodside to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Main St/40 Rd to Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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
Bus from Kissena Blvd/Main St to Hillside Av/179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- 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
- 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
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/179 St station.
Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Wantagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Wantagh.
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