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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Long Islandby subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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  1. Line 7 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Queensboro Plazasubway subway 7 / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Drive  8.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyncar car 8.8 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    23 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyntaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island Citywalk walk 2.1 mi
    34 min

  6. Bus via Exit 63 Park and Ride

    1. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus bus North Fork
    1h 14m
    $26–75

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 21m
    $13–30

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island by foot and subway

Calendar2011Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Queensboro Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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