There are 5 ways to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Main St/39 Avbus Q44-Sbs
1h 13m$3–7Train
- Take the train from Botanical Garden to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
1h 18m$12–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York Botanical Garden to Brooklyntaxi 17.1 mi
34 min$65–85Drive 17.1 mi
- Drive from New York Botanical Garden to Brooklyncar 17.1 mi
34 min$4–5Bus via Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
- Take the bus from East Fordham Rd/Cambreleng Av to Amendola Pl/Westchester Avbus Bx12
- Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q50
1h 13m$3–7
New York Botanical Garden to Long Island by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island. However, there are services departing from East Fordham Rd/Cambreleng Av and arriving at Main St/39 Av via Boston Rd/E 180 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Botanical Garden and arriving at Flushing Main Street via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between New York Botanical Garden and Long Island is 10 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island, including transfers.
New York Botanical Garden to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Boston Rd/E 180 St station.
New York Botanical Garden to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Botanical Garden station.
The best way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between New York Botanical Garden, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Main St/39 Av every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York Botanical Garden to Flushing Main Street via Botanical Garden and Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Botanical Garden to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Main St/39 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
Bus from East Fordham Rd/Cambreleng Av to Amendola Pl/Westchester Av
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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
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
New York Botanical Garden to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Main St/39 Av station.
New York Botanical Garden to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York Botanical Garden to Long Island is 17 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from New York Botanical Garden to Long Island.
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