The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Hearst Tower takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to Hearst Tower. 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 Hearst Tower. The earliest departure is at 3:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Hearst Tower at 6:57 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Hearst Tower. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Hearst Tower station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Hearst Tower train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Hearst Tower train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Hearst Tower is 1.6 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Hearst Tower via Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and 59 St-Columbus Circle in around 13 min.