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Public Transportation Guide

Elmont, New York (Nassau County, Long Island)

Elmont is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of Nassau County and New York City, offering residents, employees, and visitors convenient access to local bus service, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), NYC subways, and regional rail to the entire tristate area.

This guide outlines all major public transportation options available in and out of Elmont, including routes west to New York City, east to Long Island, and connections to New Jersey and Connecticut.

🚆 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

Operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Long Island Rail Road is the fastest way to travel between Elmont, NYC, and eastern Long Island.

Elmont-Area LIRR Stations

• Elmont–UBS Arena Station
  
  Primary rail station serving Elmont and the UBS Arena district.

• Belmont Park Station
  
  Event-based and seasonal service for Belmont Park and major events.
  
  

Westbound Service (NYC)

From Elmont-area stations, riders can connect via Jamaica Station to:

• Penn Station (Manhattan)

• Grand Central Madison

• Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn)
  
  

Eastbound Service (Long Island)

Via Jamaica or Hicksville, riders can access:

• Nassau County destinations

• Suffolk County branches including Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Montauk, and the East End

🚌 Nassau County Bus Service (NICE Bus)

Local and countywide bus service is operated by Nassau Inter-County Express.

Key Routes Serving Elmont

• n1 – Elmont Road / Central Avenue
  Direct service between Elmont and Jamaica Transit Hub

• n6 – Hempstead Turnpike
  Major east–west corridor connecting Elmont to Jamaica and central Nassau

• n4 – Merrick Road
  South Shore corridor with transfer opportunities

• n24 – Jericho Turnpike
  Cross-Nassau route connecting Jamaica, Mineola, and Hicksville
  
  

Local Shuttle Service

• Elmont Flexi (ELFX)
  
  Neighborhood circulator providing local access within Elmont

🚍 NYC Bus Connections (Queens Border)

Because Elmont borders Queens, MTA New York City buses provide additional transit options.

Nearby NYC Bus Routes

• Q2 – Queens Village ↔ Jamaica (serves UBS Arena / Belmont area)

• Q110 – Floral Park ↔ Jamaica (Jamaica Avenue / Jericho Turnpike)

• Q76 – Francis Lewis Blvd ↔ Jamaica

These routes connect directly to Jamaica Station, one of the region’s largest transit hubs.

🚇 Subway & Major Transit Hubs

By bus or LIRR, Elmont riders can easily reach:

• Jamaica Center – Subway lines E, J, Z

• Penn Station – Amtrak, NJ Transit, NYC Subways

• Grand Central Terminal – Metro-North Railroad
  
  

🌎 Tristate Area Connections

Elmont provides seamless access to the greater tristate region:

New Jersey & Beyond

From Penn Station:

• NJ Transit commuter rail

• Amtrak intercity and Northeast Corridor service

Connecticut & Hudson Valley

From Grand Central Terminal:

• Metro-North Railroad
  
  

🧭 Common Travel Scenarios

Commuting to Manhattan

• NICE Bus → Jamaica → LIRR to Penn or Grand Central

• Direct LIRR service from Elmont-area stations via Jamaica
  
  

Traveling Across Long Island

• LIRR via Jamaica or Hicksville

• NICE n24 for east–west Nassau County travel
  
  

Regional & Interstate Travel

• LIRR → Penn Station → NJ Transit or Amtrak

• LIRR → Grand Central → Metro-North

📌 Helpful Resources

• MTA LIRR Schedules & Maps

• NICE Bus Routes & Timetables

• MTA Trip Planner (Bus, Subway, Rail)

Why This Matters for Elmont

Elmont’s transit connectivity supports local businesses, workforce mobility, tourism, and regional access, making it an ideal location for commerce and community growth.