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

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 23m
    $9–16

  2. Drive  18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminalcar car 18.9 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway F / ...
    1h 28m
    $6

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 Stbus bus Qm68
    2h 45m
    $6–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    27 min
    $170–210

Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal via 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, and Madison Av/E 40 St in around 2h 45m.

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