How to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus?

From Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the M3 bus from 5 Av/W 42 St station to 5 Av/W 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Broadway station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

24min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M3M3
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 5 Av/W 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 42 St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M3M3
    Wait for bus
    M3
    East Village 8 St Via 5 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 23 St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus via M55 and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the M55 bus from 5 Av/W 42 St station to 5 Av/W 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Broadway station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M55M55
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 5 Av/W 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 42 St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M55M55
    Wait for bus
    M55
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 23 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Grand Central-42 St, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 2.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers 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-42 St to Chelsea Piers

To check the bus schedule from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central-42 St) and destination (Chelsea Piers), 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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Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus via M55 and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the M55 bus from 5 Av/W 42 St station to 5 Av/W 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Broadway station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M55M55
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 5 Av/W 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 42 St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M55M55
    Wait for bus
    M55
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 23 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line M3, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line M55, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The M3 bus line goes from 5 Av/W 42 St station near Grand Central-42 St to 5 Av/W 23 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 5 Av/W 23 St station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by bus is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central-42 St to get to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get on the M3 bus from the 5 Av/W 42 St stop near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/W 23 St stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The first train from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:38 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers costs $3.00.

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