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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central Terminalby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to E 42 St/Madison Avbus bus M42
    9 min
    $3–12

  2. Line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 7 / ...
    12 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 1.2 mi
    3 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 4,550 ft
    16 min

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar976Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,260 ft
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to E 42 St/Madison Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min.

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