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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Lido Beachby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Beachtrain train Long Beach Branch
    1h 49m
    $10–19

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Lido Beachcar car 27.5 mi
    40 min
    $5–8

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centretrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Rockville Centre Sta to Long Beach Bus Termbus bus n15
    1h 55m
    $12–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Lido Beachtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    40 min
    $100–130

  5. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Long Beachtrain train Long Beach Branch
    1h 51m
    $9–19

Grand Central Terminal to Lido Beach by foot, train, and bus

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lido Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Long Beach hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 56 min.

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