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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardens by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardenstrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    17 min
    $5–9

  2. Drive 9.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardenscar car 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus bus Qm63 / ...
    52 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardenstaxi taxi 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Kew Gardens-Union Tpkesubway subway E / ...
    33 min
    $3

  6. Bus via E 57 St/3 Av

    1. Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus bus Qm63 / ...
    53 min
    $3–8

  7. Bus via Queens Blvd/ 83 Av

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Queens Blvd/ 83 Avbus bus Qm21
    1h
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardens by foot and train

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.3 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Kew Gardens hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Queens Blvd/Union Tpke hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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