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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 43 St and arriving at Adam C Powell Blvd/W 123 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

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

The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Harlem is 4 miles.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 43 St station.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem?

The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 41 min.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Adam C Powell Blvd/W 123 St station.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Harlem / ...
10 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 123 Stbus M2
41 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlemtaxi 5 mi
10 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlemwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 161 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 Stbus BxM4
42 min
$3–8
Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvdbus M101 / ...
1h 2m
$3–8

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Harlem by foot and train

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 123 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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