What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) is to bus via 5 Av/W 26 St which costs $2 - $8 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Long Island City (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 42 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 26 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Long Island City (Station) is 1 miles.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 42 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City (Station)?

There are 3394+ hotels available in Long Island City (Station).

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) without a car is to bus and subway which takes 10 min and costs $6 - $11.

Q: How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)?

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station), including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americasbus M42
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 23 Stsubway F / ...
10 min
$6–10
Bus via 5 Av/W 26 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 26 Stbus M1 / ...
19 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)taxi 1.3 mi
3 min
$11–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station)walk 1.3 mi
25 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 23 Stbus M3 / ...
18 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City (Station) by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Long Island City (Station), NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 26 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 8 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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