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How to get fromElmhurst to Grand Central Terminalby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Elmhurst to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Port Washington Branch / ...
    11 min
    $3–6

  2. Drive  6.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Grand Central Terminalcar car 6.2 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr to 3 Av/E 43 Stbus bus Qm40 / ...
    25 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 6.2 mi
    12 min
    $27–32

  5. Line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from 82 St-Jackson Hts to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 7
    22 min
    $3

  6. Bus via E 34 St/3 Av

    1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St to E 34 St/3 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    32 min
    $3–8

Elmhurst to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot

Calendar307Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, 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 43 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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