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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Columbia Street Waterfront Districtby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Street Waterfront District by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hallsubway subway 4 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Street Waterfront Districtcar car 6.2 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Rector Stbus bus M55
    41 min
    $3–8

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    45 min
    $5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Street Waterfront Districttaxi taxi 6.2 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  6. Bus via South Ferry/Terminal

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 42 St to South Ferry/Terminalbus bus M15-Sbs
    44 min
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Street Waterfront District by foot and subway

Calendar1807Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Columbia Street Waterfront District, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Rector St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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