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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan 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 Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 42 St and arriving at Bowery/Prince St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

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

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 long does it take to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan?

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 Lower Manhattan bus from?

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

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

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

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Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan

Q: How far is it from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Lower Manhattan is 3 miles.

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan 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 Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Prince Stbus M103
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattantaxi 2.8 mi
7 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.5 mi
47 min
Bus via Broadway/Spring St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
31 min
$3–8

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lower Manhattan 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 Lower Manhattan, 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 Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Prince St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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