There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 23m$9–16Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminalcar 18.9 mi
27 min$4–5Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway F / ...
1h 28m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 Stbus Qm68
2h 45m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 18.9 mi
27 min$170–210
Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at Madison Av/E 40 St via Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Franklin Square and Grand Central Terminal is 19 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Pacific Av / Hempstead station.
Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stewart Manor station.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $8 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 2h 45m.
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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Franklin Square to Grand Central Terminal.
There are 3900+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.









