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How to get from2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, subway

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    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway S
    12 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Circle/8 Av to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus bus M5
    14 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 1.3 mi
    2 min
    $11–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from 2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 1.3 mi
    26 min

  5. Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Circle/8 Av to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus M5
    25 min
    $3–8

2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal by foot and subway

Calendar1611Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between 2 Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 2 Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal via 59 St-Columbus Circle, 42 St-Times Square, and Grand Central-42 St in around 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Circle/8 Av to 5 Av/W 44 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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