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 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 27 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

27min$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
    230 yd • 3 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
    3 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 to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 4 and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 4 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 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

33min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St-Baruch College
    4 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 2.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 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 42 St-Bryant Pk.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 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 10 Av/W 21 St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

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

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 10 Av/W 21 St
  • W 23rd St & 10th Ave
  • 11th Ave & W 15th 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 4 and M23-SBS

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 4 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 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

33min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
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 - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St-Baruch College
    4 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 27 minutes, using Subway line F, Bus line M23-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Subway line 4, 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 27 min.

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

    The F subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central 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 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 27 min.

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

    Get on the F subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk 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 Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • 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 7:08 PM.

  • 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.

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

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

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