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How to get to East 42nd St in Manhattan by Bus, Subway or Train?

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Bus stations near East 42nd St in Manhattan

  • 1 Av/E 39 St,2 min walk,
  • Test/Tunnel1,3 min walk,
  • E 41 St/1 Av,4 min walk,
  • 42nd St & 1st Ave,4 min walk,
  • 1 Av/E 34 St,4 min walk,
  • E 42nd St & 1st Ave - United Nations,5 min walk,
  • Ferry Terminal/Fdr Drive,5 min walk,

Subway stations near East 42nd St in Manhattan

  • Grand Central-42 St,3 min walk,

Train stations near East 42nd St in Manhattan

  • Grand Central,6 min walk,

Ferry stations near East 42nd St in Manhattan

  • East 34. St,10 min walk,
  • East 34th Street,10 min walk,

Bus lines to East 42nd St in Manhattan

  • M15,East Harlem 125 St Via 1 Av,
  • X63,Rosedale - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • X64,Cambria Heights - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • X68,Floral Park - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • M42,East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown,
  • COMMUNITY COACH,New York,
  • M15-SBS,Select Bus Service 125 St Via 1 Av,
  • SUBURBAN TRANSIT,New York,
  • SUBURBAN TRANSIT,Hillsborough,
  • M34-SBS,Select Bus Javits Ctr 12 Av Crosstown,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to East 42nd St?

    The closest stations to East 42nd St are:

    • 1 Av/E 39 St is 84 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Test/Tunnel1 is 208 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Grand Central-42 St is 250 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • E 41 St/1 Av is 256 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 42nd St & 1st Ave is 299 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 1 Av/E 34 St is 307 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • E 42nd St & 1st Ave - United Nations is 347 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Ferry Terminal/Fdr Drive is 419 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Grand Central is 456 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • East 34. St is 787 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • East 34th Street is 787 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near East 42nd St?

    These Bus lines stop near East 42nd St: M15, M42, SIM11

  • Which Train lines stop near East 42nd St?

    These Train lines stop near East 42nd St: FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, HUDSON, PATH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH

  • Which Subway lines stop near East 42nd St?

    These Subway lines stop near East 42nd St: 4, D

  • What’s the nearest subway station to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway station to East 42nd St in Manhattan is Grand Central-42 St. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

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

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stop to East 42nd St in Manhattan is 1 Av/E 39 St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The nearest ferry stations to East 42nd St in Manhattan are East 34. St and East 34th Street. The closest one is a 10 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The 6 is the first Subway that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The 6 is the last Subway that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:46 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The NEW HAVEN is the first Train that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 5:28 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The HUDSON is the last Train that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 2:14 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The M15 is the first Bus that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:21 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The M42 is the last Bus that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 2:55 AM.

  • What time is the first Ferry to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The SV is the first Ferry that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 5:49 AM.

  • What time is the last Ferry to East 42nd St in Manhattan?

    The NEW YORK CITY & NEW JERSEY is the last Ferry that goes to East 42nd St in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 9:45 PM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to East 42nd St?

    The Subway fare to East 42nd St costs about $2.90.

  • How much is the Bus fare to East 42nd St?

    The Bus fare to East 42nd St costs about $2.90.

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