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

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 45 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between 86th Street and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

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

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

Where does the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 45 St station.

Where does the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus M101 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminalwalk 2.3 mi
43 min
Bus via Lexington Av/E 42 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus M102 / ...
28 min
$3–8
Bus via Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street
1. Take the bus from Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street to 41st St & Lexbus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
32 min
$17–75

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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