How to get from Garden City to St. James by bus and train?

From Garden City to St. James by bus and train

To get from Garden City to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Mineola station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 4 bus from E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave station to Smith Haven Mall (4, 5) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.25. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

81min$14.25
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 44
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mineola
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Islip
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave
    ID 3872
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Smith Haven Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (4, 5)
    ID 3845
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Garden City to St. James by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 51

To get from Garden City to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Mineola station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR station to Smith Haven Mall (51nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $14.25. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

85min$14.25
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mineola
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (51nb)
    ID 4778
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden City to St. James

The distance between Garden City, New York - New Jersey and St. James, New York - New Jersey is approximately 33.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden City to St. James by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Garden City to St. James

To check the bus and train schedule from Garden City to St. James using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Garden City) and destination (St. James), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Garden City to St. James by bus and train via PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 51

To get from Garden City to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Merillon Avenue station to Mineola station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR station to Smith Haven Mall (51nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $14.25. The bus and train schedule from Garden City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

85min$14.25
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Merillon Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garden City
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mineola
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (51nb)
    ID 4778
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garden City to St. James?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden City to St. James?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Garden City and St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garden City to St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    The PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train line goes from Huntington station near Garden City to Mineola station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mineola station near St. James in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden City to St. James in New York - New Jersey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Garden City and St. James in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Garden City to get to St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from the Huntington station near Garden City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Garden City and St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Mineola stop, which is closest to St. James in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Garden City to St. James?

    The ride from Garden City to St. James costs $14.25.

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