The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Cadman Plaza takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to Cadman Plaza. 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 Cadman Plaza. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cadman Plaza at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Cadman Plaza. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Cadman Plaza station via Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Cadman Plaza train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Cadman Plaza train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Fulton St station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Cadman Plaza is 6.1 km. The road distance is 8 km.
MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Fulton St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.