What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 42 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 116 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Grand Central Terminal and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Randalls Island is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 116 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3991+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Harlem / ...
10 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 42 St to 1 Av/E 116 Stbus M15 / ...
35 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry As / ...
42 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Islandtaxi 6.1 mi
10 min
$26–32
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 161 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 Stbus BxM4
41 min
$3–8
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 116 Stbus M101 / ...
51 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Islandwalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m

Grand Central Terminal to Randalls Island by foot and train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Randalls Island, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 42 St to 1 Av/E 116 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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