There are 7 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central TerminalPort Washington Branch / ...
11 min$3–6Drive 5.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal5.6 mi
11 min$1–2Bus
- Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr to 3 Av/E 44 StQm40 / ...
25 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal5.6 mi
11 min$26–32Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal B - Laguardia Airport to Grand CentralLa Guardia Airport Shuttle
48 min$35Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from 82 St-Jackson Hts to Grand Central-42 St7
22 min$3Bus via 82 St/Northern Blvd
- Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 StQ32
1h 17m$2–7
Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr and arriving at 3 Av/E 44 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woodside and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Grand Central Terminal is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6.
The train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr station.
Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 25 min.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr to 3 Av/E 44 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 82 St-Jackson Hts to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr to 3 Av/E 44 St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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 Terminal B - Laguardia Airport to Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- goairlinkshuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 44 St station.
Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Jackson Heights to Grand Central Terminal.
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