There are 6 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart ManorHempstead Branch
57 min$6–13Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square19.4 mi
29 min$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
1h 40mBus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
2h 19m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square19.4 mi
29 min$170–220Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to LynbrookLong Beach Branch / ...
- Take the bus from Lynbrook RR to Sobo Av / Franklinn25 / ...
1h 36m$10–16
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Stewart Manor. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Franklin Square is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Av / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 19m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–13
Train from New York Penn Station to Lynbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Lynbrook RR to Sobo Av / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Stewart Manor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square is 20 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Franklin Square.
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