What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side is to line 28 bus which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST and arriving at MADISON AVE @ 84th ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side?

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 Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at MADISON AVE @ 84th ST station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3932+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th STbus 28
21 min
$3
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 Upper East Sidetaxi 2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus M102 / ...
32 min
$3–75
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Sidewalk 2.5 mi
48 min

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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