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How to get from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by bus?

From Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by bus

Take one direct bus from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan: take the Q32 bus from E 32 St/5 Av station to Madison Av/E 42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

14min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q32Q32
Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
Leaves from E 32 St/5 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 32 St/5 Av
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q32Q32
    Wait for bus
    Q32
    Jackson Hts Northern-81 St Via Roosevelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    Walk to
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan: take the 6 subway from 33 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

14min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
Leaves from 33 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    Walk to
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

The distance between Empire State Building, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Empire State Building

Empire State Building is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 34th St & 5th Ave (Westbound).

Subway stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 33 St
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 33rd Street
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Empire State Building:

  • W 34th St & 5th Ave (Westbound)
  • 5 Av/W 33 St
  • W 34 St/5 Av

Public transit stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan

Grand Central 42nd Street Station is located at Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 41 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 5 Av
  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Grand Central Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Madison Av/E 41 St
  • Lexington Av/E 41 St
  • Lexington Ave & E 41st Ave

From Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan: take the 6 subway from 33 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

14min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
Leaves from 33 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    Walk to
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Bus line Q32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan in 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The Q32 bus line goes from E 32 St/5 Av station near Empire State Building to Jackson Hts Northern-81 St Via Roosevelt station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Empire State Building and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by bus is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Empire State Building to get to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Get on the Q32 bus from the E 32 St/5 Av stop near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Empire State Building and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Jackson Hts Northern-81 St Via Roosevelt stop, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • When is the last subway from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The last subway from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is the Lexington Avenue Local line. It leaves the 33 St station at 11:44 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is the Washington Heights - East Village line. It leaves the Madison Av/E 35 St stop at 3:51 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The ride from Empire State Building to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $2.90.