Grand Central Station to 72nd Street Bandshell (Central Park)

Two Easy Public Transit Routes

By Subway (Fastest)

1. Take 4, 5, or 6 train downtown from Grand Central (42 St) to 86 St–Lexington Ave.
2. Walk east ~10 min (0.5 mi) along 86th St → enter Central Park at East 84th/85th St → follow park paths south to 72nd St Bandshell (near 5th Ave).

By Crosstown Bus

1. Take M72 bus from Madison Ave & 42 St (near Grand Central) crosstown.
2. Ride to 5th Ave & 72 St stop.
3. Bandshell is directly across the street (Central Park West side).

Subway + walk: ~25 min. Bus: ~30 min (traffic dependent).