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How to get fromGrand Central Palace (historical) to Times Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7 / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/7 Avbus bus M42
    11 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Times Squaretaxi taxi 4,550 ft
    1 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Times Squarewalk walk 4,060 ft
    14 min

  5. Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus bus Q32
    18 min
    $3–12

Grand Central Palace (historical) to Times Square by foot and subway

Calendar2011Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,620 ft
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Palace (historical), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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