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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Exit 63 Park and Ride and arriving at 3 Av & E 42 St. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flushing Main Street and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

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

The distance between Long Island and Grand Central Terminal is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8.

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

The train from Flushing Main Street to Grand Central Terminal takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 19 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $75 and takes 1h 26m.

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

Long Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.

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

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal?

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

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3597+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal 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 Flushing Main Street to Grand Central TerminalPort Washington Branch
19 min
$4–8
Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminal8.7 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3 Av & E 42 StNorth Fork
1h 26m
$25–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminal8.7 mi
19 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Long Island City to Grand Central Terminal1.8 mi
28 min
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to Grand Central-42 St7 / ...
31 min

Long Island to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot

103Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Flushing Main Street to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3 Av & E 42 St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–75 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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