How to get from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal - Bus Schedule

The SIM22 bus from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal runs from 5:12 AM to 9:12 AM, with departures every 10-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan: take the SIM22 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to W 42 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus schedule from Staten Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

75min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM22SIM22
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM22SIM22
    Wait for bus
    SIM22
    Midtown Via 42 St Via Madison Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/5 Av
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Staten Island, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 28.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line SIM22.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan in 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal?

    The SIM22 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to W 42 St/5 Av station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the SIM22 bus from the Eltingville/Transit Center stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Staten Island and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the W 42 St/5 Av stop, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal?

    The first bus from Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is Huguenot - Manhattan Express. It leaves the Eltingville/Transit Center stop at 11:09 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal?

    The ride from Staten Island to Grand Central Terminal costs $7.25.

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