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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to 86 Stby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86 St by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 86 Stsubway subway B
    19 min
    $3

  2. Subway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 Stsubway subway B
    21 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    41 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 86 Sttaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    6 min
    $16–19

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus M42
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    26 min
    $6–10

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to 86 Stwalk walk 2.7 mi
    52 min

Grand Central Terminal to 86 St by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 86 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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