There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 by train, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to JamaicaHempstead Branch / ...
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4AirTrain
33 min$14–18Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 416.9 mi
23 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 416.9 mi
23 min$90–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Central Terminal to New York JFK-JFK16.9 mi
23 min$55–75Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Central to JFK Airport Terminal 4JFK Airport Shuttle
47 min$35–40
Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $90 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Terminal 4 via Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Terminal 4 is 16 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 without a car is to train and tram which takes 33 min and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4 is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 4.
There are 3084+ hotels available in Terminal 4.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Terminal 4, NY, USA?
Go Airlink NYC operates a shuttle from Grand Central to JFK Airport Terminal 4 on demand. Tickets cost $35–40 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- +1 212-812-9000
- Website
- goairlinkshuttle.com
Shuttle from Grand Central to JFK Airport Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35–40
- Schedules at
- goairlinkshuttle.com
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Central Terminal to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Central Terminal and Terminal 4. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.