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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Elmont by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valley Streamtrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus bus n1
    1h 28m
    $10–15

  2. Drive  17.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Elmontcar car 17.6 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus via 178 St / Hillside

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus Qm68
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    1h 42m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Elmonttaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    26 min
    $70–85

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Elmont Rd/Dutch Broadwaybus bus Qm64
    1h 43m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Elmont by foot, train, and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Savoy Av / Hempstead via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 42m.

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