The average train between 96 St and Grand Central Terminal takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from 96 St to Grand Central Terminal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between 96 St and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 96 St is at 10:07 AM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from 96 St to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from 96 St station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 min.
96 St to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.
96 St to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
The distance between 96 St and Grand Central Terminal is 4.6 km. The road distance is 6 km.
MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.