There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art by subway, bus, taxi, towncar, foot or bike
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 4 subway • 18 min
$3
5 alternative options
Line 28 bus • 24 min
$3
Taxi • 3 min
$15 - $19
Uber • 3 min
$8 - $13
Walk • 46 min
Bikeshare • 33 min
$10
What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway), NY, USA and Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA?
Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Grand Central - 42 St to 86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- mta.info

Bus from Madison Ave @ 47Th St to Madison Ave @ 84Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- transportation.westchestergov.com

- Website
- uber.com
Towncar from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Signup at
- uber.com
- POOL
- $8 - $13
- uberX + Car Seat
- $20 - $27
- uberX
- $11 - $16
- uberXL
- $14 - $19
- UberBLACK
- $21 - $27
- SUV
- $30 - $40

- Website
- citibikenyc.com
Bike from Pershing Square North to Madison Ave & E 82 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $10
- Bikeshare
- $10
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- $15 - $19
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) and Metropolitan Museum of Art is 3 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The quickest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $15 - $19.
Is there a direct bus between Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) and Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Ave @ 47Th St and arriving at Madison Ave @ 84Th St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
How long does it take to get from Grand Central–42nd Street (New York City Subway) to Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The line 4 subway from Grand Central - 42 St to 86 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.