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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Long Beachtrain train Long Beach Branch
    51 min
    $8–16

  2. Drive 25.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Long Beachcar car 25.7 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Long Beachtaxi taxi 25.7 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  4. Train via Penn Station

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Beachtrain train Long Beach Branch
    1h 19m
    $8–17

  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 20m
    $7–16

  6. 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 Rd / E Parkbus bus n15
    1h 23m
    $10–17

Grand Central Terminal to Long Beach by foot and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Long Beach 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–16 and the journey takes 51 min.

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