How to get from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal - Bus Schedule

The 744 bus from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal runs from 6:07 AM to 7:02 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus

To get from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 744 bus from N 8th St at Planten Ave station to Main St at Van Houten St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 bus and finally take the 42ND ST bus from W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square station to E 42nd St & Madison Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Prospect Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 744744
Bus - 190190
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
Leaves from N 8th St at Planten Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N 8th St at Planten Ave
    ID 27569
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 744744
    Wait for bus
    744
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Van Houten St
    ID 27343
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    X New York Express Via Passaic
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42nd St & 8th Ave Times Square
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 42nd St & Madison Ave
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Prospect Park, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 19.85 mi, which can typically be traveled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal

To check the bus schedule from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Prospect Park) and destination (Grand Central Terminal), 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 Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 744, Bus line 190, Bus line 42ND ST.

  • Is there a direct bus between Prospect Park and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal?

    The 744 bus line goes from N 8th St at Planten Ave station near Prospect Park in New York - New Jersey to Main St at Van Houten St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Main St at Van Houten St station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prospect Park to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

    The total travel time between Prospect Park in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Prospect Park to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the 744 bus from the N 8th St at Planten Ave stop near Prospect Park in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Prospect Park and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Main St at Van Houten St stop, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

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