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There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Randalls & Wards Islands by train, car, taxi, bus, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central TerminalBabylon Branch
1h 6m
$14–28
Drive 26.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Randalls & Wards Islands26.8 mi
37 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Randalls & Wards Islands26.8 mi
37 min
$240–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to JamaicaBabylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Woodside Av/61 St to 27 Av/4 StQ18
1h 13m
$9–22
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaica
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens PlazaE
3. Take the bus from 28 St/42 Rd to 21 St/24 AvQ69
1h 14m
$11–21

Merrick to Randalls & Wards Islands by train

256Weekly Trains

1h 6mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Randalls & Wards Islands, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–17 and the journey takes 46 min.

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