What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to line 0028 bus which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 77 St and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The line 6 subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

79th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal train from?

79th Street to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 77 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

79th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 45 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

79th Street to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3276+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

79th Street to Grand Central Terminal - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 6 ways to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
15 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 45 StM2 / ...
27 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal2 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal2 mi
38 min
Line 0028 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST0028
20 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 41 StM1 / ...
35 min
$2–7

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min.

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