The average train between Herald Square and Grand Central–42nd Street Station takes 7 min and the fastest train takes 6 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Herald Square to Grand Central–42nd Street 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 Herald Square and Grand Central–42nd Street Station. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herald Square is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Grand Central–42nd Street Station at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 7 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

8 min • 1 change

8 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change

7 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Herald Square to Grand Central–42nd Street Station. However, there are services departing from Herald Square station and arriving at Grand Central–42nd Street Station station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 min.
Herald Square to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.
Herald Square to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
The distance between Herald Square and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 880 m. The road distance is 2 km.
You can take a vehicle from Herald Square to Grand Central–42nd Street Station via 34 St-Herald Sq, 42 St-Times Square, and Grand Central-42 St in around 9 min.