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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to New York Public Libraryby bus, foot, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to New York Public Library by bus, foot, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/5 Avbus bus M42
    4 min
    $3–11
  2. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to New York Public Librarywalk walk 1,630 ft
    6 min
  3. Line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 5th Avenuesubway subway 7 / ...
    6 min
    $3

Grand Central Terminal to New York Public Library by foot and bus

Calendar946Weekly Services
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 2 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 5th Avenue every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min.

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