There are 4 ways to get from Pelham to Long Island by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pelham to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h 1m$16–24Drive 23.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pelham to Brooklyncar 23.7 mi
34 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 2m$9–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pelham to Brooklyntaxi 23.7 mi
34 min$90–120
Pelham to Long Island by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pelham to Long Island is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Pelham to Long Island is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Pelham to Long Island. However, there are services departing from East Fordham Rd/3 Av and arriving at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av via Boston Rd/E 180 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Pelham to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Pelham and arriving at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer via Grand Central Terminal and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Pelham and Long Island is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pelham to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Pelham to Long Island, including transfers.
Pelham to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Boston Rd/E 180 St station.
Pelham to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Pelham station.
The best way to get from Pelham to Long Island is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $15 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Pelham, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Pelham to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Pelham to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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
Pelham to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av station.
Pelham to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pelham to Long Island is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Pelham to Long Island.
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