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

From Grand Central to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central 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 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

28min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Bus - M12M12
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 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

Alternative route from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 6X and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 6X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 23 St-Baruch College station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Park Av South station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

34min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6X
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St-Baruch College
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Park Av South
    50 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Grand Central, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 2.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 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

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

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 51 St

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 43 St
  • Madison Av/E 45 St

Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 11 Av/W 18 St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

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

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 11 Av/W 18 St
  • 11th Ave & W 17th St
  • 10 Av/W 18 St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • Hoboken (14th Street)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 6X and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 6X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 23 St-Baruch College station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Park Av South station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

34min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6X
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St-Baruch College
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Park Av South
    50 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Bus line M12.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line 6X, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central 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 28 min.

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

    The 7X subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan

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

    The total travel time between Grand Central and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the 7X subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the last train from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The last train from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 10:28 PM.

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

    The first subway from Grand Central 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 to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers costs $2.90.

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