There are 5 ways to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn StationNec / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stewart Manor
1h 43m$10–33Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutherford to Franklin Square28.6 mi
42 min$6–8Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal190
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
2h 17m$13–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutherford to Franklin Square28.6 mi
42 min$250–310Bus
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal190
- 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 / ...
3h 25m$12–33
Rutherford to Franklin Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherford to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Orient Way At Passaic Ave and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Stewart Manor via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Rutherford and Franklin Square is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $9 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square, including transfers.
Rutherford to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Orient Way At Passaic Ave station.
Rutherford to Franklin Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Franklin Square is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $9 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rutherford to Stewart Manor via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Franklin Av / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Train from Jamaica to Stewart Manor
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1–2
- Peak
- $2–4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $250–310
Newark Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-273-4420
- Website
- newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 973-673-5900
- Website
- jacobstaxiservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-344-5566
- Website
- goldlincolntaxinj.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rutherford to Franklin Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutherford to Franklin Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutherford to Franklin Square is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Rutherford to Franklin Square.
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