How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle by light rail and train?

From Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle by light rail and train

To get from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle in Queens, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Federal Circle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The light rail and train schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Federal Circle on the Moovit app.

39min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Federal Circle
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Federal Circle
    Walk to
    Federal Circle
    S Service Rd
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, Queens and Federal Circle, Queens is approximately 13.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle

To check the light rail and train schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Terminal) and destination (Federal Circle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Federal Circle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Jamaica station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to Federal Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Federal Circle station near Federal Circle in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Federal Circle by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan and Federal Circle in Queens by train and light rail is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central Terminal to get to Federal Circle?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Jamaica station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Federal Circle?

    Get off the train at the Federal Circle station, which is closest to Federal Circle in Queens.

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