How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)by train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Pointtrain Port Washington Branch
20 min
$4–8
Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)car 9.5 mi
15 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)taxi 9.5 mi
15 min
$40–50
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Mets-Willets Pointsubway 7 / ...
37 min
$3

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by foot and train

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20 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR).

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Distance: 8.4 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Mets-Willets Point hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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