What is the cheapest way to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between St. Albans Station (LIRR) and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd and arriving at Madison Av/E 49 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between St. Albans Station (LIRR) and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Albans and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between St. Albans Station (LIRR) and Midtown Manhattan is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

The train from St. Albans to Grand Central Terminal takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd station.

Where do I catch the St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan train from?

St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from St. Albans station.

Train or bus from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

The best way to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan is to train which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus via Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 49 St station.

Where does the St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Albans to Grand Central Terminaltrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
28 min
$5–11
Bus via Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus Qm63
1h 40m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattantaxi 14 mi
26 min
$55–70
Drive 14 mi
1. Drive from St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattancar 14 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Farmers Blvd/Linden Blvd to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus Qm64
1h 45m
$3–8

St. Albans Station (LIRR) to Midtown Manhattan by train

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between St. Albans Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from St. Albans to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Merrick Blvd/Baisley Blvd to Madison Av/E 49 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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