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How to get fromManhattan to Grand Central Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    10 min
    $3
  2. Line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd STbus bus 28
    14 min
    $3
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    6 min
    $15–18
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 2.5 mi
    49 min
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus bus M101 / ...
    21 min
    $3–8
  6. Bus via Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street to 41st St & Lexbus bus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
    29 min
    $17–75

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

Calendar3761Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, 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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