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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 42 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

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

The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Hudson Square is 3 miles.

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

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 42 St station.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Hudson Square?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Hudson Square.

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
11 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
21 min
$3–8
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Houston Stsubway 1 / ...
21 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Squaretaxi 3.1 mi
8 min
$16–20
Line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Houston Stsubway 1 / ...
16 min
$3
Bus via Varick St/Charlton St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to Varick St/Charlton Stbus M20
31 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hudson Squarewalk 2.7 mi
52 min

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

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 min.

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