What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 42 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 14 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Alphabet City?

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

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Alphabet City is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City?

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

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 14 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Astor Pl station.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3558+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Plsubway 6 / ...
8 min
$3
Bus via Lexington Av/E 42 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus M102 / ...
16 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet Citytaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet Citywalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus M101 / ...
18 min
$3–8
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Plsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 8 St/Lafayette St to E 10 St/Avenue Cbus M8
32 min
$6–11

Grand Central Terminal to Alphabet City by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Alphabet City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Pl every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 14 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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