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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 44 St and arriving at 86 St/14 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at 79 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 79 St is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St without a car is to subway which takes 55 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 79 St takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Grand Central Terminal to 79 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 79 St train from?

Grand Central Terminal to 79 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 79 St bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 79 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 86 St/14 Av station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to 79 St train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to 79 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 79 St station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to 79 St is 12 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St.

Where can I stay near 79 St?

There are 3608+ hotels available in 79 St.

Grand Central Terminal to 79 St - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 79 St by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Grand Central Terminal to 79 St by foot and subway

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 79 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 44 St to 86 St/14 Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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