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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Dumboby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Dumbo by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hallsubway subway 4 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 41 St to Pike St/Madison Stbus bus M15
    37 min
    $3–8

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferryferry ferry Er
    44 min
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Dumbotaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    12 min
    $22–27

  5. Line 6 subway, subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to York Stsubway subway F / ...
    21 min
    $6

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to York Stsubway subway F / ...
    24 min
    $3

  7. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Dumbowalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

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

Calendar1807Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 41 St to Pike St/Madison St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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