What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 42 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 82 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side?

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 Upper East Side?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Upper East Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side?

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 Upper East Side bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 82 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3445+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side 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 82 StM101 / ...
30 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side2.5 mi
48 min

Grand Central Terminal to Upper East Side by foot and subway

3766Weekly Services

10 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Upper East Side, 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 82 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 26 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 5 times a week.

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