There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to WoodsidePort Washington Branch / ...
11 min$3–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Roosevelt Av/61 StQ32
41 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights5.9 mi
12 min$27–35Drive 5.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights5.9 mi
12 min$2Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Central to Terminal B - Laguardia AirportLa Guardia Airport Shuttle
49 min$35Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 82 St-Jackson Hts7
23 minBus via 81 St/Northern Blvd
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to 81 St/Northern BlvdQ32
55 min$2–7
Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 47 St and arriving at Roosevelt Av/61 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Woodside. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Jackson Heights is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Woodside takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 47 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Woodside every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 35 min.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $3–6
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to 81 St/Northern Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 212-812-9000
- Website
- goairlinkshuttle.com
Shuttle from Grand Central to Terminal B - Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- goairlinkshuttle.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Roosevelt Av/61 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jackson Heights.
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