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Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side trains

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Trip Overview

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 7 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.

16 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St

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  1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
16 min
$3

Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 12:16 AM. 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.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTAMTA15 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTAMTA15 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change

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    MTAMTA18 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

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