Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 42 St/6 Av and arriving at E 42 St/Madison Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal is to subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $12.

Q: How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Grand Central Terminal is 2345 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $12.

Q: How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The bus from W 42 St/6 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

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There are 3 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus, foot, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from W 42 St/6 Av to E 42 St/Madison Avbus M42
6 min
$3–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminalwalk 2,270 ft
8 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway S
7 min
$3

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Grand Central Terminal by foot and bus

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Distance: 2,350 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/6 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 3 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 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min.

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