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How to get fromUpper West Side to Grand Central Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    21 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus bus M5
    27 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 3 mi
    6 min
    $16–20

  5. Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus M5
    39 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

Calendar1611Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 44 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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