The average train between New York Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal takes 7 min and the fastest train takes 6 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from New York Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal. 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 New York Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York Penn Station is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 7 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

10 min • 1 change

7 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change

7 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New York Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 min.
New York Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.
New York Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
The distance between New York Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal is 1.3 km. The road distance is 2 km.
You can take a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central-42 St in around 8 min.