The average train between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle. 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 Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Grand Central–42nd Street Station is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Columbus Circle at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

12 min • 1 change

9 min • 1 change

10 min • 1 change

11 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from Grand Central–42nd Street Station station and arriving at Columbus Circle station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 min.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle is 1.9 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to 59 St-Columbus Circle via Grand Central-42 St and 42 St-Times Square in around 10 min.