How to get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by bus and train?

From Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by bus and train

To get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ in Long Branch, take the Q32 bus from 5 Av/W 41 St station to 7 Av/ W 36 St station. Next, take the NJCL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Long Branch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Long Branch, NJ on the Moovit app.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q32Q32
Train - NJCL
Walk to Long Branch, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/W 41 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 41 St
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q32Q32
    Wait for bus
    Q32
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 Av/ W 36 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Long Branch
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Branch, NJ
    Walk to
    Long Branch, NJ
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the NJCL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Long Branch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Long Branch, NJ on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - N
Train - NJCL
Walk to Long Branch, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Long Branch
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Branch, NJ
    Walk to
    Long Branch, NJ
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ

The distance between Grand Central and Long Branch, NJ is approximately 51.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Long Branch – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) and destination (Long Branch, NJ), 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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From Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the NJCL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Long Branch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Long Branch, NJ on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - N
Train - NJCL
Walk to Long Branch, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Long Branch
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Branch, NJ
    Walk to
    Long Branch, NJ
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line Q32, Train line NJCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Subway line 4, Subway line N, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central and Long Branch, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ?

    The Q32 bus line goes from 5 Av/W 41 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Penn Station station near Long Branch, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Grand Central and Long Branch, NJ by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central to get to Long Branch, NJ?

    Get on the Q32 bus from the 5 Av/W 41 St stop near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Central and Long Branch, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Penn Station station, which is closest to Long Branch, NJ.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Long Branch, NJ?

    The first train from Grand Central in Manhattan to Long Branch, NJ in Long Branch is North Jersey Coast Line. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 9:00 PM.

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