Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 42 St/Park Av and arriving at W 42 St/Av Of The Americas. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

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Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to bus which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $12.

Q: How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square–42nd Street Station is 2521 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $12.

Q: How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americas takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station by bus, subway, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americasbus M42
5 min
$3–12
Subway
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway S
7 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Stationwalk 2,270 ft
8 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to W 37 St/Broadwaybus Q32
23 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square–42nd Street Station by foot and bus

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Distance: 2,520 ft
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americas every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 4 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min.

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