What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and 42nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 42 St/Park Av and arriving at W 42 St/Av Of The Americas. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and 42nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 42nd Street is 3626 feet.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street?

The subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 1 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 42 St/Park Av station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 42 St/Av Of The Americas station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near 42nd Street?

There are 3943+ hotels available in 42nd Street.

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street by subway, bus, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway S
6 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americasbus M42
6 min
$3–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Streetwalk 2,650 ft
9 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to W 37 St/Broadwaybus Q32
23 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to 42nd Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 3,630 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 42nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americas every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 4 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours.

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