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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Gowanusby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Gowanus by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Smith-9 Stssubway subway F
    34 min
    $3

  2. Drive  6.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Gowanuscar car 6.6 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 23 Stbus bus M3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 4 Av/Dean St to 3 Av/6 Stbus bus B37
    1h 24m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Gowanustaxi taxi 6.6 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Grand Central Terminal to Gowanus by foot and subway

Calendar1179Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Smith-9 Sts every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to 3 Av/6 St via 5 Av/W 42 St, 5 Av/W 23 St, Union Square - 17th St & Broadway, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and 4 Av/Dean St in around 1h 24m.

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