The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Ditmars Blvd/31 St takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to Ditmars Blvd/31 St. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and Ditmars Blvd/31 St. The earliest departure is at 4:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Ditmars Blvd/31 St at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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22 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Ditmars Blvd/31 St. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Ditmars Blvd/31 St station via Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Ditmars Blvd/31 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
Grand Central Terminal to Ditmars Blvd/31 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Ditmars Blvd/31 St is 6.2 km. The road distance is 8 km.
MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min.