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How to get fromTompkins Square Park to Grand Central Terminalby bus, subway, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Tompkins Square Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from E 9 St/Avenue A to E 9 St/3 AvbusM8
    2. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 Stsubway6 / ...
    18 min
    $6–10
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 9 St to 3 Av/E 42 StbusM101 / ...
    33 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tompkins Square Park to Grand Central Terminaltaxi2.5 mi
    6 min
    $14–17
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Tompkins Square Park to Grand Central Terminalwalk2.3 mi
    43 min
  5. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 Stsubway6 / ...
    19 min
    $3

Tompkins Square Park to Grand Central Terminal by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar357Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 9 St to 3 Av/E 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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