What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to line 0028 bus which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between 86th Street and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th AVE @ 85th ST and arriving at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between 86th Street and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between 86th Street and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th AVE @ 85th ST station.

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal train from?

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST station.

Where does the 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

86th 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.

86th Street to Grand Central Terminal - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 6 ways to get from 86th 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 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
10 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 45 StM101 / ...
29 min
$2–7
Line 0028 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST0028
21 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal2.3 mi
5 min
$13–17
Bus via Lexington Av/E 42 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 42 StM102 / ...
32 min
$2–75
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86th Street to Grand Central Terminal2.3 mi
43 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between 86th Street, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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