Getting from Grand Central to Wall Street: Walk, Subway, or Bus

Grand Central Terminal (42nd St & Park Ave) to Wall Street (Financial District) is ~4.5 miles. Three practical options:

1. Subway — Fastest & Most Reliable

• Lines: 4 5 6 (Lexington Ave express/local) downtown.
• Ride: 12–15 minutes to Wall St (4,5) or Broad St (4,5) or Wall St (J,Z — separate station, longer walk).
• Fare: $2.90 OMNY/MetroCard.

2. Walk — Scenic, 1.5 Hours

1. South on Park Ave → Madison Ave → 5th Ave.
2. Through Bryant Park, Flatiron, Union Square, Washington Square.
3. Continue on Broadway or Lafayette → Centre St → Chambers → Centre → Wall St.
4. Distance: ~4.5 mi; Time: 85–95 min.

3. Bus — Slow but Surface Views

• M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 (5th/Madison) or M5 (Broadway) downtown.
• Time: 35–55 min (traffic-dependent).
• Stop: Wall St & William St or Wall St & Broadway.

Recommendation

Take the 4/5 express. 15 minutes door-to-door, predictable, air-conditioned. Walk if weather's perfect and you want the architecture tour.