How long is the shuttle from Grand Central to Times Square?

MTA operates a vehicle from Grand Central-42 St to Times Sq-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Suburban Transit operates a bus from Bryant Park to W 42 St/7 Av 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 5 min.



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The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal (Station) to New York Penn Station without a car is to subway and line 1 subway which takes 7 min and costs $1 - $3.

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It's like 8-10 blocks depending where you exit Penn Station. Times Square is always busy. Avoid rush hour if you don't want to be in the way. If for some reason you can't walk 10 blocks or just really want to help fund the MTA, take the 1/2/3 subway, M20 bus on 8th Ave, or M7 bus on 6th Ave to 42nd St.

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Naturally, since Times Square is pedestrian-friendly free from cars, it's an excellent place for street performers to make some cash.

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PLATFORMS: Grand Central has 44 platforms, making it the largest train station in the world. Penn Station has 11.

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How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Times Square? The distance between Rockefeller Center and Times Square is 2298 feet.

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Because Penn Station and Grand Central are two separate facilities and are not linked, the only other option for increased service to Penn is for the LIRR to purchase more trains and double the number of train crews, both of which would be too costly to operate.

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A good New Yorker can do this is about 15 minutes and be outside only for about 60% of the walk. Grand Central and Penn Station on which Madison Square Garden is built have labyriths of subway tunnels and exits. The exits will go for several avenues and streets. Also stores like Macy's go the entire block.

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AirTrain + Subway from JFK to Manhattan This is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.

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Times Square offers a wide range of things to see, do, eat, and shop. You can enjoy street performances, explore museums and galleries, as well as catch award-winning Broadway shows. This open square also offers unique attractions like a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and a Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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If you're prepared to wake up early, walk a lot, and dive right into the bustle of the city, you can see a wide variety of the top attractions in Manhattan in one day–plus squeeze in a tiny taste of Brooklyn, too.

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If you're prepared to wake up early, walk a lot, and dive right into the bustle of the city, you can see a wide variety of the top attractions in Manhattan in one day–plus squeeze in a tiny taste of Brooklyn, too.

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It's the largest train station in the world Grand Central Terminal is spread over 49 acres, has 44 platforms and 67 tracks on two levels. It is the world's largest train station by number of platforms and area occupied.

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Grand Central Terminal is globally recognized as a center of transportation, civic architecture, and commerce – all at once embodying the historic, economic, cultural, and optimistic spirit of New York City.

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