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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Elmontby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Elmont by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    1h 24m
    $6

  2. Bus

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

  3. Train, bus

    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 29m
    $10–15

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Drive  17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Elmontcar car 17.6 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  6. 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 44m
    $6–10

Grand Central Terminal to Elmont by foot and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Elmont Rd/Dutch Broadway 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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