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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Inwoodby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Inwood by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to University Heightstrain train Hudson
    20 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive  9.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Inwoodcar car 9.4 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus via 3 Av/E 49 St

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 49 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus bus BxM1
    46 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Inwoodtaxi taxi 9.4 mi
    14 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 41 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus bus BxM1
    47 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Margaret Corbin Dr/Cloistersbus bus M4
    1h 51m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Inwood by foot and train

Calendar398Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Inwood, New York County, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to University Heights every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 49 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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