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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to New Yorkby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 6 / ...
    7 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M3 / ...
    19 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to New Yorktaxi taxi 2.2 mi
    6 min
    $14–17
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to New Yorkwalk walk 2 mi
    38 min

Grand Central Terminal to New York by foot and subway

Calendar3761Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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