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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to 72nd Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 72nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 68th Street - Hunter Collegesubway subway 4 / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 69th STbus bus 28
    21 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 72nd Streettaxi taxi 1.5 mi
    4 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to 72nd Streetwalk walk 1.6 mi
    30 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 72 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    21 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Madison Av/E 47 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Madison Avenue & 71st Streetbus bus South Mtn Special to NYC
    27 min
    $8–12

Grand Central Terminal to 72nd Street by foot and subway

Calendar1805Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 68th Street - Hunter College every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 69th ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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