How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Glen Oaksby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Queens Villagetrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/220 St to Little Neck Pkwy/82 Avbus Q36
1h 2m
$9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 44 St to Union Tpke/260 Stbus Qm35 / ...
1h 14m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Glen Oakstaxi 16.4 mi
23 min
$65–80
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Glen Oakscar 16.4 mi
23 min
$3–5
Bus via 6 Av/W 42 St
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Union Tpke/260 Stbus Qm6 / ...
1h 20m
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Glen Oaks by foot, train, and bus

159Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.4 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 44 St to Union Tpke/260 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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Glen Oaks, United States(opens in a new window)

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Things to do in Glen Oaks

Forest Park Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Forest Park Carousel is a historic carousel at Forest Park in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, U.S. The carousel, one of two known surviving carousels built by Daniel Carl Muller, was built and contains 52 figures and its original band organ. Originally located in Dracut, Massachusetts, the carousel was relocated to Forest Park in 1972, replacing an earlier carousel on the site. The ride, operated by NY Carousel since 2012, is part of a seasonal amusement center called Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village. The Forest Park Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and has been a New York City designated landmark since 2013.

Flushing Meadows Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Flushing Meadows Carousel is a carousel located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. It contains four rows of figures, including 64 jumping horses, 7 standing horses, 1 menagerie animal (a lion), and 2 chariots. It was created to serve patrons of the 1964 New York World's Fair by combining two earlier carousels, both of which were carved in Coney Island in the first decade of the twentieth century by renowned carver Marcus Illions. During the fair, it stood on a nearby site within the park, and it was moved to its present site in 1968, where it has remained in service ever since.

Nunley's(Opens in a new window)

Nunley's was a carousel and amusement park that was located in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York from 1940 to 1995. The namesake carousel was located in Golden City Park, within the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York City, from 1912 to 1939.

Adventureland(Opens in a new window)

Adventureland is an amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, located on Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road). Adventureland has been operating since 1962 and is a popular attraction for children, schools, and day camps on Long Island.

Places to stay in Glen Oaks

Floral Park Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

7.1Good

Inn at Great Neck, WorldHotels Crafted(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Adria Hotel and Conference Center(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

Best Western Queens Gold Coast(Opens in a new window)

7.2Good

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