Is Grand Central Station the same as the subway?

The difference is very slight. Grand Central Terminal refers to the MTA Metro North train lines that run into and out of the tracks. GCT is the terminal line, meaning trains stop there and don't run through. Grand Central Station refers to the subway station inside GCT.



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Grand Central acts as a central hub for transit in Midtown Manhattan, offering rail, subway, bus, taxi, and airport service all within steps of the Main Concourse.

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Grand Central Terminal's main entrance is 89 E. 42nd Street (at Park Avenue), New York, NY 10017. It is accessible via the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines, the the M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32 and M42 buses, and the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines on Metro North.

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The Grand Central Depot was built in 1871, becoming Grand Central Station soon after. In 1913, 11 years New York City banned all steam locomotives and switched to electrified trains, the station was reopened and renamed to Grand Central Terminal.

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Grand Central Terminal goes by many names, including Grand Central, the Terminal, and GCT. Just don't call us “Grand Central Station”—that refers to the US Post Office down the street or the subway station below.

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The distance between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal (Station) is 3196 feet.

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However, when the third and final Grand Central was built, it became the final stop—all railroad lines terminated at 42nd Street—making it a “terminal” not a “station,” and giving the building its new name.

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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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Grand Central Terminal (GCT) is a station located on 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is commonly known as Grand Central Station.

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Book a Shuttle: Shared shuttles are available from Grand Central Station to JFK Airport. Check with a shuttle provider for pricing and availability.

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The 42 St Shuttle operates in Manhattan between Grand Central and Times Square. The shuttle provides a free transfer between 4, 5, 6, and 7 service at Grand Central-42 St and A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and 7 service at Times Square-42 St.

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The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Central Park without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $3. How long does it take to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Central Park?

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