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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbus Circle and Grand Central Terminal takes 9 min and the fastest bus takes 5 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9 min
Duration
1 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Columbus Circle and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbus Circle is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 11:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 44 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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