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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chinatown 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 Canal Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    13 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 43 St to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus bus BxM18
    19 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Chinatowntaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    8 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Chinatownwalk walk 2.8 mi
    53 min

  5. Bus via Bowery/Canal St

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Canal Stbus bus M103
    30 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Bowery/Canal St #2

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to Bowery/Canal Stbus bus M103
    32 min
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Chinatown by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Canal St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 43 St to Broadway/Lispenard St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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