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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to line 28 bus which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th AVE @ 85th ST and arriving at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

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

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

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

The distance between Manhattan and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 2 miles.

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

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

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

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th AVE @ 85th ST station.

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

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

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

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST station.

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

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Grand Central–42nd Street Station.

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd STbus 28
14 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationwalk 2.6 mi
50 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus M101 / ...
22 min
$3–8
Bus via Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street
1. Take the bus from Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street to 41st St & Lexbus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
28 min
$17–75

Manhattan to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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