The average train between Grand Central Terminal and 52 St takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 52 St. 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 30 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and 52 St. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:12 PM which arrives into 52 St at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Woodside and take an average of 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to 52 St. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at 52 St station via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
Grand Central Terminal to 52 St train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to 52 St train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 52 St is 5.5 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Woodside every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 12 min.