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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Pier 40by subway, taxi, foot, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Pier 40 by subway, taxi, foot, train, or bus

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Houston Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    30 min
    $3
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Pier 40taxi taxi 3 mi
    8 min
    $16–20
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Pier 40walk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 33rd Street to Christopher Streettrain train Path
    33 min
    $4
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M3 / ...
    42 min
    $3–8
  6. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bleecker Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Houston St/Crosby St to Washington St/West Houston Stbus bus M21
    43 min
    $6–11

Grand Central Terminal to Pier 40 by foot and subway

Calendar1637Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Pier 40, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Houston St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 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 17 min.

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