The average train between Upper West Side and Grand Central Terminal takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 6:47 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

14 min • 1 change

14 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Grand Central Terminal is 3.8 km. The road distance is 5 km.
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.