There are 4 ways to get from New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, or taxi
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Line 6 subway
best- Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
8 min$3Bus via 3 Av/E 42 St
cheapest- Take the bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 StM102 / ...
23 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York to Grand Central Terminal2.4 mi
6 min$14–17Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 41 StM1
26 min$2–7
New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East and arriving at 3 Av/E 42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astor Pl and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between New York (State) and Grand Central Terminal is 2 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.
The line 6 subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East station.
New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from Astor Pl station.
New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 42 St station.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
Bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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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New York (State) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
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