What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 46 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 79th Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 77 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 77 St station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3461+ hotels available in 79th Street.

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street - 7 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 Stsubway 6 / ...
15 min
$3
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 Stsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av to E 79 St/5 Avbus M79-Sbs
18 min
$6–11
Bus via Madison Av/E 46 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 77 Stbus M1 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Streettaxi 1.9 mi
5 min
$12–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus M1 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Ave @ 39Th St to Madison Ave @ 84Th Stbus 28
27 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to 79th Streetwalk 2 mi
38 min

Grand Central Terminal to 79th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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