What is the cheapest way to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbo and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison St/Market St and arriving at 1 Av/E 42 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Dumbo and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Dumbo and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Borough Hall and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Dumbo and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The line 4 subway from Borough Hall to Grand Central-42 St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus from?

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison St/Market St station.

Where do I catch the Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train from?

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Borough Hall station.

Where does the Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus arrive?

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train arrive?

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Grand Central–42nd Street Station.

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station - 8 ways to travel via line 4 subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
19 min
$3
Subway via 34 St-Herald Sq
1. Take the subway from York St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
30 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison St/Market St to 1 Av/E 42 Stbus M15
37 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry Er
41 min
$5
Subway, line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from York St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the subway from Bleecker St to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
19 min
$6
Subway
1. Take the subway from York St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
25 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 4.9 mi
12 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationwalk 4.4 mi
1h 25m

Dumbo to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Dumbo, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison St/Market St to 1 Av/E 42 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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