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How to get fromUnion Square to Grand Central Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Union Square to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    18 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 2.2 mi
    5 min
    $13–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Union Square to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 1.4 mi
    26 min

Union Square to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

Calendar3761Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 41 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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