What is the cheapest way to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 125 St/Madison Av and arriving at Lexington Av/E 45 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Harlem and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus from?

Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 125 St/Madison Av station.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train from?

Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The best way to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to train which takes 12 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus arrive?

Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 45 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train arrive?

Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

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There are 7 ways to get from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem / ...
12 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Madison Av to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus M101
34 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 4.6 mi
10 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
18 min
$3
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 158 St
1. Take the bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus BxM4
49 min
$3–8
Bus via W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus M101 / ...
55 min
$3–8

Harlem to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train and foot

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 125 St/Madison Av to Lexington Av/E 45 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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