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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Upper Manhattanby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train Harlem / ...
    10 min
    $5–10

  2. Bus via Madison Av/E 46 St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 Stbus bus M2
    38 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Upper Manhattantaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Upper Manhattanwalk walk 4.6 mi
    1h 28m

  5. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 125th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    17 min
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 Stbus bus M2
    47 min
    $3–8

  7. Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvdbus bus M101
    59 min
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Upper Manhattan by foot and train

Calendar482Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Upper Manhattan, 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 Madison Av/E 46 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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