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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 42 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 86 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

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

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

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 42 St station.

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

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

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

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 86 St station.

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

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3381+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street 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 Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street6 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 StM101 / ...
32 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street2.3 mi
6 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street2.3 mi
43 min

Grand Central Terminal to 86th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 5 times a week.

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