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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from E 8 St/5 Av to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus bus M3 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    16 min
    $6–10

  2. Line 6 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    16 min
    $3

  3. Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St

    1. Take the bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    32 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    5 min
    $14–18

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 43 Stbus bus M1
    34 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Washington Square Park to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 2 mi
    38 min

Washington Square Park to Grand Central Terminal by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar1732Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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