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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to 181 Stby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 181 St by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 Stsubway subway A
    35 min
    $3

  2. Drive  8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to 181 Stcar car 8.2 mi
    12 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus via 6 Av/W 42 St

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to W 178 St/Broadwaybus bus M5
    1h 21m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 181 Sttaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Fort Washington Av/W 181 Stbus bus M4
    1h 41m
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Fort Washington Av/W 181 Stbus bus M4
    1h 42m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to 181 St by foot and subway

Calendar1086Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 181 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to W 178 St/Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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