There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Wantagh by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Wantaghtrain Babylon Branch
1h 39m$9–16Drive 28 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York, NY to Wantaghcar 28 mi
45 min$6–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/147 Plbus Q54
- Take the train from Jamaica to Wantaghtrain Babylon Branch
2h 15m$9–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York, NY to Wantaghtaxi 28 mi
45 min$120–160
New York, NY to Wantagh by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Wantagh is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Wantagh is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Bowery and arriving at Wantagh via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between New York, NY and Wantagh is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York, NY to Wantagh without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 39m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from New York, NY to Wantagh, including transfers.
New York, NY to Wantagh train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bowery station.
New York, NY to Wantagh train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Wantagh is 28 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from New York, NY to Wantagh.
There are 182+ hotels available in Wantagh.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Wantagh, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York, NY to Wantagh. However, you can walk to Bowery, take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Wantagh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Wantagh via Allen St/Delancey St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, Jamaica Av/147 Pl, and Jamaica in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Jamaica to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/147 Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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
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
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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
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
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