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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 4 Av-9 StF / ...
40 min
Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Gowanus6.6 mi
16 min
$2
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/West Houston StM55 / ...
2. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Smith-9 StsF
45 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Gowanus6.6 mi
16 min
$30–40

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 4 Av-9 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 28 min.

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