There are 5 ways to get from New York to White Plains by train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain Harlem
52 min$9–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST to Central Ave @ Harding Avebus 28
1h 28m$3–7Drive 26.8 mi
- Drive from New York to White Plainscar 26.8 mi
44 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York to White Plainstaxi 26.8 mi
44 min$95–120Line 4 subway, line 20 bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Woodlawnsubway 4
- Take the bus from Jerome Ave @ Bainbridge Ave to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus 20 / ...
1h 57m$6
New York to White Plains by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to White Plains is to bus which costs $3 - $7 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from New York to White Plains is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $4 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST and arriving at Central Ave @ Harding Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at White Plains. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between New York and White Plains is 23 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.
The best way to get from New York to White Plains without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
New York to White Plains bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST station.
New York to White Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from New York to White Plains is to train which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and White Plains, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST to Central Ave @ Harding Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Woodlawn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST to Central Ave @ Harding Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from Jerome Ave @ Bainbridge Ave to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST to Central Ave @ Harding Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from MADISON AVE @ 32nd ST to Central Ave @ Harding Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
New York to White Plains bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at Central Ave @ Harding Ave station.
New York to White Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at White Plains station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to White Plains is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from New York to White Plains.
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