The average train between Grand Central Terminal and 72 St takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 9 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 72 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 10 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and 72 St. The earliest departure is at 6:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 10:25 PM which arrives into 72 St at 10:37 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.

11 min • 1 change

11 min • 1 change

10 min • 1 change

10 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to 72 St. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at 72 St station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 min.
Grand Central Terminal to 72 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to 72 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 72 St station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 72 St is 2.9 km. The road distance is 4 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to 72 St via Grand Central-42 St and 42 St-Times Square in around 9 min.