There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BabylonBabylon Branch
2h 1m$13–26Drive 43.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore43.6 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore43.6 mi
59 min$170–210Train via Jamaica
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to JamaicaHempstead Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Bay ShoreMontauk Branch
2h 4m$11–26
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Bay Shore via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Bay Shore is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore.
There are 132+ hotels available in Bay Shore.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Bay Shore, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylon every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–24 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $14–24
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- 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
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Bay Shore
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $10–17
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