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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Canal Street Station (LIRR)by train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Canal Street Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    28 min
    $8–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Liberty Av/168 Plbus bus Qm64
    1h 12m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Canal Street Station (LIRR)taxi taxi 12.9 mi
    20 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Canal Street Station (LIRR)car car 12.9 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to Jamaica Av /165 Stbus bus Q6 / ...
    39 min
    $8–17

  6. Train via Canal Street Station (LIRR)

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

Grand Central Terminal to Canal Street Station (LIRR) by foot, train, and bus

Calendar651Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.8 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Canal Street Station (LIRR), 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 Madison Av/E 40 St to Liberty Av/168 Pl 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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