There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Allentown by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
3h 48m$19–51Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
4h 41m$50–662Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from Merrick to Allentowncar 111.2 mi
2h 23m$21–30Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Allentownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
3h 59m$23–44Train, bus #3
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allentownbus Westbound
5h 14m$78–97
Merrick to Allentown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Allentown is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Allentown is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Merrick and Allentown is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Allentown without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $18 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Merrick to Allentown, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Allentown is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Merrick to Allentown.
There are 99+ hotels available in Allentown.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merrick to Allentown. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, then take the bus to Allentown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Allentown Transportation Center via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 30Th Street Station, and Philadelphia 30th St Station in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–80
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/schedules-stops/schedules
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide



















