Grand Central Terminal to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St, then take the Q44 Select Bus Service bus from Main St/39 Av to Main St/Booth Memorial Av. The trip takes about 55 minutes door to door on a weekday (50 to 61 depending on the connection). The 7 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
- 7
- Q44 SBS
- Walk 5 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 7 7 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, Queens-bound16 stops, about 32 min
- Change at Flushing-Main StWalk about 4 min
- Q44 SBS Q44 Select Bus Service busFrom Main St/39 Av3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Main St/Booth Memorial Av
- NewYork-Presbyterian QueensWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
- Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St. It's 16 stops, about 32 minutes.
- At Flushing-Main St, walk about 4 minutes to Main St/39 Av for the Q44 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the Q44 Select Bus Service bus from Main St/39 Av to Main St/Booth Memorial Av. It's 3 stops, about 7 minutes.
- From Main St/Booth Memorial Av, walk about 3 minutes to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Other ways to go
- Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St, then take the Q20 bus from Main St/39 Av to Main St/56 Av: about 57 minutes.
- Take an LIRR train toward Port Washington from Grand Central to Flushing Main Street, then take the Q44 Select Bus Service bus from Main St/41 Av to Main St/Booth Memorial Av: about 44 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 | 7 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 60 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 54 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 56 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 59 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Flushing-Main St (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Grand Central Terminal to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens by public transit?
Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St, then take the Q44 Select Bus Service bus from Main St/39 Av to Main St/Booth Memorial Av.
How long does it take?
About 55 minutes door to door on a weekday, 50 to 61 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 54 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Flushing-Main St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 59 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
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.
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- 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 subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 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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