There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Merrick by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 2 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to MerrickBabylon Branch
1h 55m$10–20Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Bronx to Merrick24.3 mi
37 min$5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/Sutphin BlvdQ44-Sbs
- Take the train from Jamaica to MerrickBabylon Branch
2h 1m$8–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Bronx to Merrick24.3 mi
37 min$220–270
The Bronx to Merrick by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Merrick is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Merrick is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from The Bronx to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at Merrick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between The Bronx and Merrick is 38 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Merrick without a car is to line 2 subway and train which takes 1h 55m and costs $9 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from The Bronx to Merrick, including transfers.
The Bronx to Merrick train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
The Bronx to Merrick train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Merrick is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from The Bronx to Merrick.
There are 216+ hotels available in Merrick.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from The Bronx to Merrick. However, you can take the line 2 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Merrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and Jamaica in around 2h 1m.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Standard
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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