Rome2Rio

How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Queensby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Find Transport to Queens

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Queens by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    21 min
    $5–9

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Queenscar car 10.4 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Avbus bus Bm5
    50 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Queenstaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    18 min
    $40–55

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 104 Stsubway subway A
    56 min
    $3

  6. Subway via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 104 Stsubway subway A
    1h 2m
    $6–10

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Queens by foot and train

Calendar651Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Queens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Queens, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Travelling by boat in Italy, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers