There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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Subway via Lexington Avenue/59th Street
best- Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Astoria-Ditmars Blvdsubway W / ...
26 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
- Take the bus from 28 St/42 Rd to Ditmars Blvd/31 Stbus Q69
1h 1m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Stationtaxi 5.2 mi
10 min$23–29Walk
- Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Stationwalk 5.1 mi
1h 38mSubway
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Astoria-Ditmars Blvdsubway W / ...
36 min$3
Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station is to subway via Lexington Avenue/59th Street which costs $3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 42 St and arriving at Ditmars Blvd/31 St via 28 St/42 Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station without a car is to subway via Lexington Avenue/59th Street which takes 26 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard Station via Madison Av/E 42 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, 28 St/42 Rd, and Ditmars Blvd/31 St in around 1h 1m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 28 St/42 Rd to Ditmars Blvd/31 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $23–29
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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