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Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbus Circle and Grand Central Terminal takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Columbus Circle 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.

10 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Line 1 subway, subway

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  1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
  2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway S
10 min
$3

Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Columbus Circle and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Columbus Circle is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MTAMTA12 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA11 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA10 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA9 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Grand Central Terminal via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central-42 St in around 10 min.

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