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How to get from Grand Central to Washington Square Park by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Astor Pl 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 Washington Square Park
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
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Astor Pl
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via D

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan: take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

21min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Walk to Washington Square Park
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Washington Square Park

The distance between Grand Central, Manhattan and Washington Square Park, Manhattan is approximately 2.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Washington Square Park 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 Washington Square Park, Manhattan

Washington Square Park is located at Washington Square North, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 8 St/Av Of the Americas.

Subway stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • W 4 St-Wash Sq
  • Astor Pl
  • 8 St-Nyu

Train stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • 9th Street

Bus stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • W 8 St/Av Of the Americas
  • W 8 St/5 Av
  • Av Of The Americas/Waverly Pl

Alternative route by subway via D

Take one direct subway from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan: take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

21min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Walk to Washington Square Park
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Washington Square Park?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Washington Square Park?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan in 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    The 4 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central to New Lots Av station near Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Grand Central and Washington Square Park in Manhattan by subway is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    Get on the 4 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 Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Washington Square Park station, which is closest to Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Local. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 8:07 PM.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan?

    The first train from Grand Central to Washington Square Park in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 8:48 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central to Washington Square Park?

    The ride from Grand Central to Washington Square Park costs $2.90.

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