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

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal is to subway which costs $3 and takes 3 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $7 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 42 St/Broadway and arriving at E 42 St/Madison Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal?

The distance between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal is 2903 feet.

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

The best way to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to subway which takes 3 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St takes 1 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Grand Central Terminal bus from?

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 42 St/Broadway station.

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

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to Grand Central Terminal bus arrive?

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 42 St/Madison Av station.

Where does the Times Square to Grand Central Terminal train arrive?

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Terminal?

There are 3252+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 StS
3 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W 42 St/Broadway to E 42 St/Madison AvM42
6 min
$1–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal3,650 ft
1 min
$7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Grand Central Terminal2,990 ft
11 min

Times Square to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/Broadway to E 42 St/Madison Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 4 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours.

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