There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart ManorHempstead Branch
41 min$6–13Drive 18.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square18.8 mi
28 min$4–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
1h 37m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 StQm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadn6 / ...
2h$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square18.8 mi
28 min$170–210
Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 40 St and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Stewart Manor. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Franklin Square is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 40 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Av / Hempstead via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stewart Manor
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- 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
- $7–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- 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 Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Stewart Manor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Franklin Square.
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