There are 6 ways to get from New York University to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 6 subway
best- Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
16 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 43 Stbus M1
31 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York University to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 2.5 mi
6 min$15–18Walk
- Take the walk from New York University to Grand Central Terminalwalk 2.1 mi
39 minBus via 3 Av/E 42 St
- Take the bus from Bowery/E 3 St to 3 Av/E 42 Stbus M103
31 min$3–8Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St #2
- Take the bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 Stbus M102 / ...
31 min$3–8
New York University to Grand Central Terminal by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York University to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from New York University to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette St/E 4 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 43 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astor Pl and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between New York University and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.
The best way to get from New York University to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.
The line 6 subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
New York University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lafayette St/E 4 St station.
New York University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from Astor Pl station.
New York University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 43 St station.
What companies run services between New York University, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 43 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Bowery/E 3 St to 3 Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- $15–18
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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New York University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
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