How to get from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan: take the 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 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
Walk to Guggenheim Museum
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Guggenheim Museum
    Walk to
    Guggenheim Museum
    5th Avenue
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via 4

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

22min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Walk to Guggenheim Museum
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Guggenheim Museum
    Walk to
    Guggenheim Museum
    5th Avenue
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum

The distance between Grand Central, Manhattan and Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan is approximately 2.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum 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 Grand Central

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

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 51 St
  • 5 Av

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 45 St
  • E 42 St/Madison Av

Public transit stations close to Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan

Guggenheim Museum is located at 5th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 91 St.

Subway stations close to Guggenheim Museum:

  • 86 St
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Guggenheim Museum:

  • Madison Av/E 91 St
  • 5 Av/E 92 St
  • 5 Av/E 87 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via 4

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

22min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Walk to Guggenheim Museum
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Guggenheim Museum
    Walk to
    Guggenheim Museum
    5th Avenue
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum?

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan in 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    The 6 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central to Pelham Bay Park station near Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Grand Central and Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan by subway is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    Get on the 6 subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Guggenheim Museum station, which is closest to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan is the Bxm4c line. It leaves the Madison Ave @ 47th St stop at 3:21 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Express. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 8:19 PM.

  • When is the last train from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan?

    The last train from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan is the Hudson line. It leaves the Grand Central station at 2:54 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum?

    The ride from Grand Central to Guggenheim Museum costs $2.90.

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