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

The cheapest way to get from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Randalls Island and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 96 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 45 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Randalls Island and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Randalls Island and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Randalls Island and Grand Central Terminal is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 96 St station.

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

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 12 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 45 St station.

Where does the Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem / ...
12 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 96 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus M101 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
44 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 6.4 mi
11 min
$27–35
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
18 min
$3
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 158 St
1. Take the bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus BxM4
48 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminalwalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m

Randalls Island to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Randalls Island, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 96 St to Lexington Av/E 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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