What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex and arriving at Exit 63 Park and Ride. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Flushing Main Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Long Island is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Long Island bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Long Island train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island is to train which takes 22 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $75 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Long Island bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Exit 63 Park and Ride station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Long Island train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Flushing Main Street station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Long Island is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 98+ hotels available in Long Island.

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island by train, bus, taxi, car, foot, 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
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main StreetPort Washington Branch
22 min
$4–8
Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn8.8 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Exit 63 Park and RideNorth Fork
1h 29m
$26–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn8.8 mi
19 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City1.8 mi
28 min
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St7 / ...
34 min
$3

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island by foot and train

135Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island.

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Exit 63 Park and Ride twice daily. Tickets cost $26–75 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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