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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    28 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 3 mi
    8 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattanwalk walk 2.5 mi
    48 min

Grand Central Terminal to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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 24 min.

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