What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 42 St and arriving at Bowery/Grand St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Bleecker St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Lower East Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Bowery/Grand St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bleecker St station.

Where can I stay near Lower East Side?

There are 3911+ hotels available in Lower East Side.

Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side - 8 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker Stsubway 4 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Grand Stbus M103
29 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Sidetaxi 3.5 mi
9 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Sidewalk 3.1 mi
59 min
Line 6 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker Stsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway F / ...
16 min
$6
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway F / ...
21 min
$3
Subway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway F / ...
26 min
$3
Bus via 2 Av/E 41 St
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 41 St to Allen St/Grand Stbus M15 / ...
32 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Lower East Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Lower East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Grand St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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