There are 4 ways to get from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
26 min$6–11Drive 9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminalcar 9 mi
18 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus BxM3
50 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 9 mi
18 min$35–45
University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av and arriving at 5 Av/W 48 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from University Heights and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between University Heights Station and Grand Central Terminal is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.
The best way to get from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av station.
University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from University Heights station.
The best way to get from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between University Heights Station, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 48 St station.
University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from University Heights Station to Grand Central Terminal.
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