What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park 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 Central Park to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Central Park and Grand Central Terminal is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus and line 6 subway which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal?

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Central Park to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Grand Central Terminal train from?

Central Park to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Central Park to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central Park to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Central Park to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3671+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

Central Park to Grand Central Terminal - 7 ways to travel via bus

There are 7 ways to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, 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.

Bus, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to E 86 St/Lexington AvM86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
20 min
$6–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 45 StM2 / ...
34 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Grand Central Terminal1.4 mi
3 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Grand Central Terminal1.4 mi
26 min
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
22 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 45 StM2 / ...
36 min
$2–7
Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 41 StM1 / ...
42 min
$2–7

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

1306Weekly Services

20 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Central Park to Grand Central Terminal.

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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