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

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

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway B / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 42 St/6 Av to E 42 St/Madison Avbus bus M42
    15 min
    $6–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 1.7 mi
    3 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 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
    24 min
    $3–8

Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar296Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

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

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.

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