There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl 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- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Pl6 / ...
8 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 11 StM102 / ...
22 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl2.1 mi
5 min$13–16Walk
- Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl1.8 mi
34 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 42 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Astor Pl. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Astor Pl is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs .
The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Pl takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Astor Pl, NY, USA?
MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Astor Pl every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 11 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 16 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 11 St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Astor Pl station.
There are 3547+ hotels available in Astor Pl.

