How to get from Mount Vernon to Downtown by subway and train?

From Mount Vernon to Downtown by subway and train

To get from Mount Vernon to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Mount Vernon East station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X subway and finally take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

102min$14.65
Walk to train station
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 7X
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Mount Vernon East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon East
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1335#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mount Vernon to Downtown by subway and train via NEW HAVEN, S and Q

To get from Mount Vernon to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Mount Vernon East station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

109min$14.65
Walk to train station
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - S
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Mount Vernon East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon East
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1229#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Vernon to Downtown

The distance between Mount Vernon, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 26.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Vernon to Downtown by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is located at Gramatan Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Mount Vernon East.

Train stations close to Mount Vernon:

  • Mount Vernon East
  • Mount Vernon West
  • Fleetwood

Bus stations close to Mount Vernon:

  • W 3rd St @ S 5th Ave
  • White Plains Rd @ E 242nd St

Public transit stations close to Downtown, New York - New Jersey

Downtown is located at Bedford Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Avenue U/Nostrand Av.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Kings Hwy
  • Neck Rd
  • Avenue U

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Avenue U/Nostrand Av
  • Avenue U/Bedford Av
  • Nostrand Av/Avenue U

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mount Vernon to Downtown by subway and train via NEW HAVEN, S and Q

To get from Mount Vernon to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from Mount Vernon East station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

109min$14.65
Walk to train station
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - S
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Mount Vernon East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Vernon East
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1229#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line NEW HAVEN, Bus line 7X, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Vernon to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line NEW HAVEN, Bus line S, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct train between Mount Vernon and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mount Vernon to Downtown?

    The NEW HAVEN train line goes from Mount Vernon East station near Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Ny to 1335#| Grand Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 1335#| Grand Central station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Vernon to Downtown by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Ny and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by train and subway is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mount Vernon to get to Downtown?

    Get on the NEW HAVEN train from the Mount Vernon East station near Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Ny.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mount Vernon and Downtown?

    Get off the train at the 1335#| Grand Central station, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the train fare from Mount Vernon to Downtown?

    The ride from Mount Vernon to Downtown costs $14.65.

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