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

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan is to bus via Madison Av/E 74 St which costs $2 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av & E 42 St and arriving at 3rd Avenue & 79th Street. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Manhattan?

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 Manhattan?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Manhattan is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs .

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

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 Manhattan bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 3 Av & E 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3rd Avenue & 79th Street station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3053+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan 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
Bus via Madison Av/E 74 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 41 St to Madison Av/E 74 StM1 / ...
25 min
$2–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av & E 42 St to 3rd Avenue & 79th StreetMontauk-WB 233
19 min
$17–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan2.6 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Manhattan2.5 mi
49 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 3 Av & E 42 St to 3rd Avenue & 79th Street 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–75 and the journey takes 15 min.

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