How to get from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal by bus?

From 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan: take the M4 bus from 5 Av/E 79 St station to 5 Av/W 44 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from 79th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Grand Central Terminal
Leaves from 5 Av/E 79 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/E 79 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Midtown 32 St & 5 Av Via Bway 5 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 44 St
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Grand Central Terminal
    Walk to
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between 79th Street, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 1.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street 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 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal

To check the bus schedule from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street) 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 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line M4.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan in 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    The M4 bus line goes from 5 Av/E 79 St station near 79th Street to 5 Av/W 44 St station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by bus is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street to get to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    Get on the M4 bus from the 5 Av/E 79 St stop near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/W 44 St stop, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Express. It leaves the 77 St station at 12:10 AM.

  • When is the first bus from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan is East Harlem - City Hall. It leaves the Lexington Av/E 79 St stop at 12:05 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal?

    The ride from 79th Street to Grand Central Terminal costs $3.00.

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