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Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/53 St buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/53 St takes 4 min and the fastest bus takes 1 min. The bus runs at least 17 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/53 St. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4 min
Duration
2,780 ft
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/53 St bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/53 St. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:55 PM which arrives into 5 Av/53 St at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/53 St? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,780 ft
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 5 Av/53 St, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 52 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 5 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours.

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