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How to get from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway?

From 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway

Take one direct subway from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan: take the 6 subway from 96 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

23min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Leaves from 96 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    96 St
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway via Q and S

To get from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the Q subway from 96 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the S subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Subway - Q
Subway - S
Leaves from 96 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
The distance between 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 2.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station 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 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway

96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway is located at 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 2 Av/E 96 St.

Subway stations close to 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway:

  • 103 St
  • 86 St
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway:

  • 2 Av/E 96 St
  • E 96 St/2 Av
  • 2 Av/E 97 St

Ferry stations close to 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway:

  • East 90th St
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 42 St-Bryant Pk.

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
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

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

Alternative route from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway via Q and S

To get from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the Q subway from 96 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the S subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Subway - Q
Subway - S
Leaves from 96 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line S.

  • Is there a direct subway between 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan in 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The 6 subway line goes from 96 St station near 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by subway is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to get to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Get on the 6 subway from the 96 St station near 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Local. It leaves the 96 St station at 8:16 PM.

  • When is the last bus from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan?

    The last bus from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is the East Harlem - South Ferry line. It leaves the 2 Av/E 96 St stop at 3:29 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The ride from 96th Street Station Second Avenue Subway to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $2.90.

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