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How to get fromNew York to Merrickby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Merrick by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    49 min
    $8–17

  2. Drive 25.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Merrickcar car 25.7 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Merricktaxi taxi 25.7 mi
    42 min
    $230–280

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 10m
    $9–14

New York to Merrick by train

Calendar356Weekly Trains
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Merrick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 49 min.

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