There are 5 ways to get from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
26 min$6–11Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationcar 11.1 mi
24 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 Stbus BxM11
1h 13m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 11.1 mi
24 min$40–55Line 4 subway
- Take the subway from Woodlawn to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4
38 min$3
Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd and arriving at 5 Av/W 43 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williams Bridge and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Williams Bridge and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.
The best way to get from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd station.
Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Williams Bridge station.
The best way to get from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Williams Bridge, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $10–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Woodlawn to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 43 St station.
Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Williams Bridge to Grand Central–42nd Street Station.
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