What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th AVE @ 98th ST and arriving at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal?

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 Terminal?

The distance between Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal?

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 Terminal bus from?

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th AVE @ 98th ST station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3804+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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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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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 98th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd STbus 28
16 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 2.6 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Grand Central Terminalwalk 2.5 mi
49 min
Bus via Lexington Av/E 77 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus M101 / ...
24 min
$3–8
Bus via Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street
1. Take the bus from Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street to 41st St & Lexbus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
29 min
$17–75

Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal 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 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 @ 98th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route once daily.

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