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How to get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater by subway?

By subway

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

21min$2.90
Subway - 7
Subway - 2
Walk to Beacon Theater
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Beacon Theater
    Walk to
    Beacon Theater
    Broadway
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via 7 and 3

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Subway - 7
Subway - 3
Walk to Beacon Theater
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Beacon Theater
    Walk to
    Beacon Theater
    Broadway
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater

The distance between Grand Central-42 St, Manhattan and Beacon Theater, Manhattan is approximately 2.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central-42 St

Grand Central-42 St is located at Grand Central-42 St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 42 St/Park Av.

Subway stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • 5 Av
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 51 St

Train stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • Grand Central
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • E 42 St/Park Av
  • Lexington Av/E 41 St
  • E 42 St/Madison Av

Public transit stations close to Beacon Theater, Manhattan

Beacon Theater is located at Broadway, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 74 St.

Subway stations close to Beacon Theater:

  • 72 St
  • 79 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Beacon Theater:

  • Broadway/W 74 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 75 St
  • Broadway/W 75 St

Alternative route by subway via 7 and 3

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Subway - 7
Subway - 3
Walk to Beacon Theater
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Beacon Theater
    Walk to
    Beacon Theater
    Broadway
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central-42 St and Beacon Theater in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan?

    The 7 subway line goes from 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Grand Central-42 St to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Beacon Theater station near Beacon Theater in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Grand Central-42 St and Beacon Theater in Manhattan by subway is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central-42 St to get to Beacon Theater in Manhattan?

    Get on the 7 subway from the 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central-42 St and Beacon Theater in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Beacon Theater station, which is closest to Beacon Theater in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater in Manhattan is the Harlem - 14th Street line. It leaves the 6 Av/W 42 St stop at 3:35 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater?

    The ride from Grand Central-42 St to Beacon Theater costs $2.90.

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