What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $22 - $28 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at New York. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Grand Central Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Union Station and Grand Central Terminal is 170 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The bus from Albany to New York takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Union Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Union Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

The best way to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Union Station to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

Union Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Union Station to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Union Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Grand Central Terminal is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal?

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Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
3h 8m
$29–100
Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
4h 7m
$22–28
Train
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
3h 33m
$41–189
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Union Station to Grand Central Terminalcar 146.7 mi
2h 43m
$27–39
Line 905 bus, fly, line 7 subway
1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 Stsubway
3h 57m
$82–606

Union Station to Grand Central Terminal by foot and bus

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union Station to Grand Central Terminal via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 33m.

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