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Trip Overview

The average bus between Grand Central Terminal and 86 St takes 20 min and the fastest bus takes 6 min. The bus runs at least 13 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 86 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.

20 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Grand Central Terminal to 86 St bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and 86 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 86 St at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to 86 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: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 86 St, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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