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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Terminal 8by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8 by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    39 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 16.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8car car 16.3 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/169 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8bus bus Q3
    1h 43m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8taxi taxi 16.3 mi
    23 min
    $70–85

Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8 by foot, train, and tram

Calendar664Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8. However, you can walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 8, then walk to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Terminal 8 via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 169 St, Hillside Av/169 St, and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 in around 1h 43m.

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