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Bus stations near 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan

  • E 42 St/3 Av,2 min walk,
  • 40th St,2 min walk,
  • E 42 St/Park Av,2 min walk,
  • Madison Av/E 42 St,3 min walk,
  • Madison Av /E 42 St,3 min walk,
  • Madison Av/E 41 St,3 min walk,
  • Lexington Av/E 40 St,4 min walk,

Subway stations near 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan

  • 51 St,5 min walk,
  • 5 Av,6 min walk,

Train stations near 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan

  • Grand Central,6 min walk,

Bus lines to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan

  • M42,East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY MONTAUK,Amagansett,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY WESTHAMPTON,Hampton Bays,
  • X68,Midtown 57 St Via 42 St Via Madison,
  • M1,Harlem - East Village,
  • M2,Washington Heights - East Village,
  • M3,Fort George - East Village,
  • M4,The Cloisters - 32 St,
  • SIM23,Annadale - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM24,Prince's Bay - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • Q32,Jackson Heights - Penn Station,
  • X27,Bay Ridge - Manhattan Express,
  • X28,Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Manhattan Express,
  • X37,Bay Ridge - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • X38,Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM6,Midtown Via 23 St Via Madison Av,
  • SIM11,New Dorp Via Hylan Bl,
  • BM1,Mill Basin - Downtown/Midtown,
  • BM2,Canarsie/Spring Creek - Downtown/Midtown,
  • BM3,Sheepshead Bay - Downtown/Midtown,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    The closest stations to 42nd Street-Grand Central are:

    • E 42 St/3 Av is 124 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 40th St is 142 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • E 42 St/Park Av is 153 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Madison Av/E 42 St is 175 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Madison Av /E 42 St is 180 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Madison Av/E 41 St is 215 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Lexington Av/E 40 St is 297 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 51 St is 401 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Grand Central is 422 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 5 Av is 500 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    These Bus lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central: BM5, BXM1, BXM6, M103, M42, Q32

  • Which Train lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    These Train lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central: HUDSON, MONTAUK BRANCH, PATH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH

  • Which Subway lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    These Subway lines stop near 42nd Street-Grand Central: 4, 5, 7, F, S

  • What’s the nearest subway station to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway station to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan is 51 St. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The nearest train station to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan is Grand Central. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stops to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan are E 42 St/3 Av, 40th St and E 42 St/Park Av. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The 7 is the first Subway that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The 6 is the last Subway that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:42 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The NEW HAVEN is the first Train that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 5:30 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The NEW HAVEN is the last Train that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 2:05 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The M2 is the first Bus that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:08 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan?

    The M103 is the last Bus that goes to 42nd Street-Grand Central in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    The Subway fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central costs about $2.75.

  • How much is the Train fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    The Train fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central costs about $3.25 - $12.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central?

    The Bus fare to 42nd Street-Grand Central costs about $6.75.

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42nd Street-Grand Central Address: East 42nd Street street in Manhattan

42nd Street-Grand Central, Manhattan
42nd Street-Grand Central, ManhattanThe Grand Central–42nd Street station (also signed as 42nd Street–Grand Central) is a major station complex of the New York City Subway. Located in Midtown Manhattan at 42nd Street between Madison and Lexington Avenues, it serves trains on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line, the IRT Flushing Line and the 42nd Street Shuttle. The complex is served by the 4, 6, and 7 trains at all times; the 5 and 42nd Street Shuttle (S) trains at all times except late nights; the <6> train during weekdays in the peak direction; and the <7> train during rush hours and early evenings in the peak direction. The station is adjacent to Grand Central Terminal, which serves all Metro-North Railroad lines east of the Hudson River. There are multiple exits to Grand Central Terminal and to nearby buildings such as One Vanderbilt and the Chrysler Building. Numerous elevators make the station compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The present shuttle station was constructed for the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) as an express station on the city's first subway line, which was approved in 1900. The station opened on October 27, 1904, as one of the original 28 stations of the New York City Subway. As part of the Dual Contracts, the Flushing Line platform opened in 1915. After the Lexington Avenue Line platforms opened in 1918, the original station became the eastern terminal of the 42nd Street Shuttle, reconfigured with three tracks and two platforms. The Grand Central–42nd Street station complex has been reconstructed numerous times over the years, including in the early 21st century, when the shuttle station was reconfigured. Grand Central–42nd Street is the second busiest station in the 424-station system, with 45,745,700 passengers in 2019; only the Times Square station complex has more riders.
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