The average train between Grand Central Terminal and South Ferry (Station) takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to South Ferry (Station). 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 South Ferry (Station). 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 South Ferry (Station) at 12:11 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 South Ferry (Station). However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at South Ferry (Station) station via Wall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Grand Central Terminal to South Ferry (Station) train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to South Ferry (Station) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Wall St station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and South Ferry (Station) is 6.4 km. The road distance is 7 km.
MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Wall St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.