Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills Stadium by LIRR and bus
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Babylon from Grand Central to Forest Hills, then take the Q23 bus from 70 Rd/Queens Blvd to 69 Av/Groton St, then take the Q23 bus from 69 Av/Groton St to 69 Av/Dartmouth St. The trip takes about 51 minutes door to door on a weekday (48 to 58 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about every 54 minutes during the day.
Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills Stadium
- LIRR
- Q23
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Grand Central toward Babylon1 stop, about 15 min
- Change at Forest HillsWalk about 7 min
- Q23 Q23 busFrom 70 Rd/Queens Blvd5 stops, about 6 min
- Change at 69 Av/Groton St
- Q23 Q23 busFrom 69 Av/Groton St1 stop, about 1 min
- Get off at 69 Av/Dartmouth St
- Forest Hills StadiumWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an LIRR train toward Babylon from Grand Central to Forest Hills. It's 1 stop, about 15 minutes.
- At Forest Hills, walk about 7 minutes to 70 Rd/Queens Blvd for the Q23 bus.
- Take the Q23 bus from 70 Rd/Queens Blvd to 69 Av/Groton St. It's 5 stops, about 6 minutes.
- Take the Q23 bus from 69 Av/Groton St to 69 Av/Dartmouth St. It's 1 stop, about 1 minute.
- From 69 Av/Dartmouth St, walk about 3 minutes to Forest Hills Stadium.
Other ways to go
- Take the M3 bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Madison Av/E 51 St, then take a Queens-bound E train from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av, then take the Q23 bus from 70 Rd/Queens Blvd to 69 Av/Groton St, then take the Q23 bus from 69 Av/Groton St to 69 Av/Dartmouth St: about 61 minutes.
- Take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 52 St, then take a Queens-bound E train from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av, then take the Q23 bus from 70 Rd/Queens Blvd to 69 Av/Groton St, then take the Q23 bus from 69 Av/Groton St to 69 Av/Dartmouth St: about 58 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | LIRR train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 4:41 am | 12:52 am | 52 min | About every 54 minutes |
| Saturday | 4:22 am | 1:51 am | 55 min | About once an hour |
| Sunday | 5:22 am | 12:52 am | 62 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:52 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:41 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:51 am, and on Sunday night around 12:52 am.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Grand Central goes to Forest Hills. Trains to Hempstead, Port Washington or Far Rockaway don't. On a weekday 23 trains do; look for Forest Hills on the board.
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills Stadium: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills Stadium by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Babylon from Grand Central to Forest Hills, then take the Q23 bus from 70 Rd/Queens Blvd to 69 Av/Groton St, then take the Q23 bus from 69 Av/Groton St to 69 Av/Dartmouth St.
How long does it take?
About 51 minutes door to door on a weekday, 48 to 58 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 55 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Forest Hills and 69 Av/Groton St.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:52 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:41 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:51 am, and on Sunday night around 12:52 am.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Related routes
- Grand Central Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Grand Central Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Central Park
- Times Square to Forest Hills Stadium
- Penn Station to Forest Hills Stadium
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- Grand Central Terminal: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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