What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street is to line 28 bus which costs $3 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and 86th Street?

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 86th Street?

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 86th Street?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 86th Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street?

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 86th Street bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street 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 86th Street train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at MADISON AVE @ 84th ST station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3609+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th 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 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th STbus 28
27 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Streettaxi 2.3 mi
6 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Streetwalk 2.3 mi
43 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus M102 / ...
32 min
$3–75

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 86th Street, 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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