What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/42 St?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St. However, there are services departing from 5 Av/W 44 St and arriving at 5 Av/44 St via Shore Rd/3 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/42 St?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at 36 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 5 Av/42 St is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St without a car is to subway via 36 St which takes 49 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 36 St takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 44 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Shore Rd/4 Av station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 36 St station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St.

Where can I stay near 5 Av/42 St?

There are 2955+ hotels available in 5 Av/42 St.

Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

Subway via 36 St
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 36 StD
49 min
Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St8.7 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 44 St to Shore Rd/4 AvX27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/3 Av to 5 Av/44 StB63
1h 51m
$5–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/42 St8.7 mi
19 min
$40–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 45 StN / ...
1h

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9.6 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 5 Av/42 St, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 36 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/44 St via 5 Av/W 44 St, Shore Rd/4 Av, and Shore Rd/3 Av in around 1h 51m.

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