There are 5 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway, subway
best- Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway S
10 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus M5
14 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 1.7 mi
3 min$12–15Walk
- Take the walk from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminalwalk 1.5 mi
28 minBus via 5 Av/W 41 St
- Take the bus from Columbus Circle/8 Av to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus M5
24 min$3–8
Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal is to line 1 subway and subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $12 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Park South/Columbus Circle and arriving at 5 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Grand Central-42 St via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Columbus Circle and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 1 subway and subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 10 min to get from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Central Park South/Columbus Circle station.
Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 44 St station.
What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central-42 St in around 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 44 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 44 St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Columbus Circle/8 Av to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- $12–15
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
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