How to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St by bus?

Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St - Bus Schedule

The M2 bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St runs from 6:53 AM to 7:52 PM, with departures every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan: take the M2 bus from Madison Av/E 42 St station to Madison Av/E 57 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to 5th Ave @ 59th St on the Moovit app.

11min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Walk to 5th Ave @ 59th St
Leaves from Madison Av/E 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av/E 42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Limited Washington Hts Broadway-168 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 57 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to 5th Ave @ 59th St
    Walk to
    5th Ave @ 59th St
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St

The distance between Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan and 5th Ave @ 59th St, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be traveled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St

To check the bus schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central 42nd Street Station) and destination (5th Ave @ 59th St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St?

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line M2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan in 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    The M2 bus line goes from Madison Av/E 42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Madison Av/E 57 St station near 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan by bus is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to get to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    Get on the M2 bus from the Madison Av/E 42 St stop near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Madison Av/E 57 St stop, which is closest to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Local. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 12:06 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St in Manhattan is Washington Heights - East Village. It leaves the Madison Av/E 42 St stop at 12:24 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St?

    The ride from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to 5th Ave @ 59th St costs $3.00.

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