There are 6 ways to get from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
28 min$6–11Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inwood to Grand Central Terminalcar 9.5 mi
14 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus BxM1
53 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Inwood to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 9.5 mi
14 min$35–45Subway
- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
39 min$3Bus via Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd
- Take the bus from Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd to 5 Av/W 46 Stbus M4
1h 50m$3–8
Inwood to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dyckman St/Sherman Av and arriving at Lexington Av/E 42 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from University Heights and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Inwood and Grand Central Terminal is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.
The best way to get from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Inwood to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Dyckman St/Sherman Av station.
Inwood to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from University Heights station.
The best way to get from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 28 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 53 min.
What companies run services between Inwood, New York County, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av/E 42 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from University Heights to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd to 5 Av/W 46 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
Inwood to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 42 St station.
Inwood to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inwood to Grand Central Terminal is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Inwood to Grand Central Terminal.
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