What is the cheapest way to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal is to subway which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between 86 St and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 80 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between 86 St and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between 86 St and Grand Central Terminal is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal?

The subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the 86 St to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

86 St to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 80 St station.

Where do I catch the 86 St to Grand Central Terminal train from?

86 St to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the 86 St to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

86 St to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 45 St station.

Where does the 86 St to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

86 St to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3669+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

86 St to Grand Central Terminal - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from 86 St to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway B
19 min
$3
Subway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
21 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus M1 / ...
43 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86 St to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 2.8 mi
7 min
$15–19
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to E 42 St/Madison Avbus M42
24 min
$6–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86 St to Grand Central Terminalwalk 2.7 mi
52 min

86 St to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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