There are 4 ways to get from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminalbus South Mtn Special FROM NYC
1h 5m$30–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne / ...
1h 10m$3–15Drive 22.5 mi
- Drive from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminalcar 22.5 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 22.5 mi
37 min$130–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Short Hills and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Short Hills and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Short Hills and Grand Central Terminal is 71 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Boxcar operates a bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Adult
- $30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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
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
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Short Hills to Grand Central Terminal.
There are 3936+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.