There are 6 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Port Jefferson to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
2h$16–37Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Jefferson to Merrickcar 37.3 mi
52 min$7–10Line 51 bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mallbus 51
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus 4
3h 17m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Jefferson to Merricktaxi 37.3 mi
52 min$330–400Line 51 bus, bus
- Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mallbus 51
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Babylon LIRRbus 5
3h 39m$10–15Line 51 bus, bus via Patchogue LIRR
- Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRRbus 51
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 2
3h 52m$9–12
Port Jefferson to Merrick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Jefferson to Merrick. However, there are services departing from NYS 25A/E Broadway and arriving at Amityville LIRR via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Jefferson to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Port Jefferson and arriving at Merrick via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Port Jefferson and Merrick is 63 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.
The best way to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $16 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick, including transfers.
Port Jefferson to Merrick bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from NYS 25A/E Broadway station.
Port Jefferson to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Port Jefferson station.
The best way to get from Port Jefferson to Merrick is to train which takes 2h and costs $16 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and line 4 bus, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Port Jefferson to Merrick via Jamaica in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Merrick via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Port Jefferson to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $13–18
- Peak
- $21–29
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–8
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Babylon LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $330–400
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 203-334-2121
Norwalk Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 203-855-1764
- Website
- norwalktaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Port Jefferson to Merrick bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
Port Jefferson to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Jefferson to Merrick is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Port Jefferson to Merrick.
There are 223+ hotels available in Merrick.



