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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Lower Manhattan is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 42 St station.

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

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

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3920+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
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1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
11 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattantaxi 3 mi
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.5 mi
48 min

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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