There are 3 ways to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Line 838 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# to Freehold Centerbus 838
- Take the bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
2h 35m$14–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
2h 40m$3–24Drive 51.1 mi
- Drive from Rumson to Grand Central Terminalcar 51.1 mi
1h 10m$10–14
Rumson to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Freehold Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at New York Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Rumson and Grand Central Terminal is 118 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 838 bus and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $14 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Rumson to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# station.
Rumson to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
The best way to get from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal is to line 838 bus and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $14 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $25 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Rumson, NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# to Grand Central Terminal via Freehold Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Red Bank to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from East River Rd At Black Point Rd# to Freehold Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–11
Bus from Freehold Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
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Booking & Getting There
Rumson to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Freehold Center station.
Rumson to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rumson to Grand Central Terminal is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Rumson to Grand Central Terminal.
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