The average train between Grand Central Terminal and 8 Av takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 9 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av. 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 5 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and 8 Av. The earliest departure is at 2:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 8:40 AM which arrives into 8 Av at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at 8 Av station via 14 St-Union Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 min.
Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 8 Av station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 8 Av is 2.6 km. The road distance is 4 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to 8 Av via Grand Central-42 St and 14 St-Union Sq in around 13 min.