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 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

22min$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
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central to Chelsea Piers by bus

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the M102 bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St station to 3 Av/E 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/3 Av station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

31min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M102M102
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Lexington Av/E 45 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 45 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M102M102
    Wait for bus
    M102
    East Village 6 St Via Lex Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3 Av/E 23 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/3 Av
    30 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
    13 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 22 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) 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.

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From Grand Central to Chelsea Piers by bus

To get from Grand Central to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the M102 bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St station to 3 Av/E 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/3 Av station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea Piers on the Moovit app.

31min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M102M102
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Lexington Av/E 45 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 45 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M102M102
    Wait for bus
    M102
    East Village 6 St Via Lex Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3 Av/E 23 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/3 Av
    30 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
    13 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 22 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 31 minutes, using Bus line M102, 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 22 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 23 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 23 St 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 22 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 23 St 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 11:20 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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