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How to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway?

From Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the F subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23rd St & 6th Ave station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    ID 23S
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 6th Ave
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 7X and M12

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. Next, take the M12 bus from 11 Av/W 34 St station to 11 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Subway - 7X
Bus - M12M12
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Hudson Yards
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 Av/W 34 St
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M12M12
    Wait for bus
    M12
    West Village Abingdon Sq
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 Av/W 23 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Grand Central-42 St, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 2.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central-42 St) and destination (Chelsea Piers), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 7X and M12

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. Next, take the M12 bus from 11 Av/W 34 St station to 11 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Subway - 7X
Bus - M12M12
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Hudson Yards
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 Av/W 34 St
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M12M12
    Wait for bus
    M12
    West Village Abingdon Sq
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 Av/W 23 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Subway line F, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Bus line M12.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The F subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central-42 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central-42 St to get to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get on the F subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central-42 St and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The first train from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:48 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is Flushing Local. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 8:07 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Grand Central-42 St to Chelsea Piers costs $3.00.