There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) by subway, bus, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 41 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 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 New York (State) is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) 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 New York (State) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 41 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/5 Av station.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and New York (State), 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 5 Av/W 41 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 15 min.
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- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 8 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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Grand Central Terminal to New York (State) train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Astor Pl station.
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