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How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar by bus and subway?

From Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan, take the 6X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Astor Pl station. Next, take the M8 bus from E 8 St/Lafayette St station to Saint Marks Pl/Avenue A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tompkins Square Bar on the Moovit app.

21min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6X
Bus - M8M8
Walk to Tompkins Square Bar
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Astor Pl
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 8 St/Lafayette St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Avenue D Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Marks Pl/Avenue A
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tompkins Square Bar
    Walk to
    Tompkins Square Bar
    Avenue A
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan and Tompkins Square Bar, Manhattan is approximately 2.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Terminal) and destination (Tompkins Square Bar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Subway line 6X, Bus line M8.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central Terminal and Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    The 6X subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central Terminal to Astor Pl station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Astor Pl station near Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal and Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central Terminal to get to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Astor Pl stop, which is closest to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan is the Harlem - East Village line. It leaves the Lexington Av/E 45 St stop at 7:28 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Express. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 12:17 AM.

  • When is the last train from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan?

    The last train from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 7:15 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar?

    The ride from Grand Central Terminal to Tompkins Square Bar costs $3.00.