NYC Subway

Grand Central–42nd Street station

Grand Central–42nd Street is a station of NYC Subway in New York, United States, served by 4 Train, 5 Train, 6 Train, 7 Train, 42nd Street Shuttle. The station has step-free access.

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Lines and neighboring stations

4 Train Previous: 51st Street / Lexington Avenue–53rd Street · Next: 33rd Street
5 Train Previous: Lexington Avenue–59th Street · Next: 14th Street–Union Square
6 Train Previous: 51st Street / Lexington Avenue–53rd Street · Next: 33rd Street
7 Train Previous: Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue · Next: 42nd Street–Bryant Park / Fifth Avenue
42nd Street Shuttle Previous: Times Square–42nd Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal

Transfers at Grand Central–42nd Street

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Accessibility

Step-free access: accessible

Source: Manifesto NYC Subway

Network hours

Service	Opens	Closes
Subway (round the clock, fewer lines overnight)	00:00	24:00 (service all night on 21 route ids; the other routes stop at night)

Reference hours: they vary by line, station and day (holidays, events and works). Always confirm on the official channels.

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How to get from Grand Central–42nd Street

Estimated metro times to the main stations:

Grand Central–42nd Street → Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street: about 49 min, 1 transfer
Grand Central–42nd Street → South Ferry–Whitehall Street: about 20 min, 1 transfer
Grand Central–42nd Street → Wakefield–241st Street: about 56 min, 1 transfer
Grand Central–42nd Street → Flatbush Avenue–Brooklyn College: about 39 min, no transfers
Grand Central–42nd Street → Harlem–148th Street: about 28 min, 1 transfer

Nearby stations

42nd Street–Bryant Park / Fifth Avenue 0.6 km
33rd Street 0.8 km
51st Street / Lexington Avenue–53rd Street 0.8 km
47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center 0.9 km
53rd Street–5th Avenue 0.9 km
34th Street–Herald Square 1.0 km

Coordinates: 40.7518° N, 73.9768° W · Open on map

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Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Grand Central–42nd Street?

Grand Central–42nd Street is served by 4 Train, 5 Train, 6 Train, 7 Train, 42nd Street Shuttle.

Is Grand Central–42nd Street step-free accessible?

Yes, Grand Central–42nd Street has step-free access.

Which stations are next to Grand Central–42nd Street?

On 4 Train, Grand Central–42nd Street is between 51st Street / Lexington Avenue–53rd Street and 33rd Street. On 5 Train, Grand Central–42nd Street is between Lexington Avenue–59th Street and 14th Street–Union Square. On 6 Train, Grand Central–42nd Street is between 51st Street / Lexington Avenue–53rd Street and 33rd Street. On 7 Train, Grand Central–42nd Street is between Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue and 42nd Street–Bryant Park / Fifth Avenue. On 42nd Street Shuttle, Grand Central–42nd Street is preceded by Times Square–42nd Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal.