The average train between Grand Central Terminal and 96 St takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to 96 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 96 St. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 9:43 AM which arrives into 96 St at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change

13 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to 96 St. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at 96 St station via 96 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 min.
Grand Central Terminal to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
Grand Central Terminal to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 96 St is 4.6 km. The road distance is 6 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 96 St every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min.