The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Upper West Side takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side. 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 Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 4:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

17 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

15 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Upper West Side station via 86 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Upper West Side is 3.8 km. The road distance is 5 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.