How to get from Scarborough to Downtown by subway and train?

From Scarborough to Downtown by subway and train

To get from Scarborough to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the 1 train from Scarborough 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 53 min. The ride fare is $18.25. The subway and train schedule from Scarborough may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

113min$18.25
Train - 1
Subway - S
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Scarborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Scarborough
  • 2
    Train - 11
    Wait for train
    1
    734#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 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
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Scarborough to Downtown

The distance between Scarborough, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 41.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scarborough 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Scarborough to Downtown

To check the subway and train schedule from Scarborough to Downtown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Scarborough) and destination (Downtown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Scarborough to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Train line 1, Subway line S, Subway line Q.

  • Is there a direct train between Scarborough and Downtown in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Scarborough to Downtown in New York - New Jersey?

    The 1 train line goes from Grand Central station near Scarborough to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Grand Central-42 St station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Scarborough to Downtown in New York - New Jersey by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Scarborough and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by train and subway is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Scarborough to get to Downtown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 1 train from the Grand Central station near Scarborough in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Scarborough and Downtown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Grand Central-42 St station, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the train fare from Scarborough to Downtown?

    The ride from Scarborough to Downtown costs $18.25.

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