What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St is to line 28 bus which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/E 85 St?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST and arriving at MADISON AVE @ 84th ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/E 85 St?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/E 85 St is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at MADISON AVE @ 84th ST station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 5 Av/E 85 St?

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Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
17 min
$3
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th STbus 28
21 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 Sttaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 Stwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
29 min
$3–8
Bus via Madison Av/E 46 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/E 85 St by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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