How to get from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train?

Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal - Bus Schedule

The 880 bus from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal runs from 7:03 AM to 7:04 PM, with departures every 55 min-1 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train

To get from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 880 bus from W Main St at Lindberg Ln station to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MNE train and finally take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Rockaway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

133min
Bus - 880880
Train - MNE
Train - BLU
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
Leaves from W Main St at Lindberg Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rockaway
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Rockaway Mal Via Wharton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blackwell St at Bergen St
    ID 25479
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #0808| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Rockaway, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 46.72 mi, which can typically be traveled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal

To check the bus and train schedule from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockaway) and destination (Grand Central Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 880, Train line MNE, Train line BLU.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockaway and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal?

    The 880 bus line goes from E Blackwell St at Bergen St station near Rockaway in New York - New Jersey to Dover station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dover station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rockaway in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockaway to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the 880 bus from the E Blackwell St at Bergen St stop near Rockaway in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Rockaway and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Dover station, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

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