There are 5 ways to get from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Mets-Willets Point to Grand Central TerminalPort Washington Branch
17 min$4–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Whitestone Expwy/Linden Pl to E 34 St/3 AvQm2 / ...
42 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal8.1 mi
16 min$35–45Drive 8.1 mi
- Drive from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal8.1 mi
16 min$2–3Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from Mets-Willets Point to Grand Central-42 St7 / ...
29 min
Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitestone Expwy/Linden Pl and arriving at E 34 St/3 Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mets-Willets Point and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Willets Point and Grand Central Terminal is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $8.
The train from Mets-Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Whitestone Expwy/Linden Pl station.
Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mets-Willets Point station.
The best way to get from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Willets Point, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mets-Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Whitestone Expwy/Linden Pl to E 34 St/3 Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 31 min.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mets-Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $4–8
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Whitestone Expwy/Linden Pl to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
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More Questions & Answers
Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 34 St/3 Av station.
Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Willets Point to Grand Central Terminal.
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