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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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

26min$2.90
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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

26min$2.90
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 26 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.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central-42 St

Grand Central-42 St is located at Grand Central-42 St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 42 St/Park Av.

Subway stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 33 St
  • 51 St

Train stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • Grand Central
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central-42 St:

  • E 42 St/Park Av
  • Grand Central Terminal (Westbound)
  • E 42nd St & Park Ave (Westbound)

Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 23 St/11 Av.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 18 St
  • 14 St / 8 Av

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • W 23 St/11 Av
  • 11 Av/W 23 St
  • 12 Av/W 23 St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • Hoboken (14th Street)

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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

26min$2.90
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 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 11:48 PM.

  • 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 7:07 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 $2.90.