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How to get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the MEL train from Chatham station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the S subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

70min$13.65
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Subway - 2
Subway - S
Leaves from Chatham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chatham
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 6
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via MEL, 1 and S

To get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the MEL train from Chatham station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the S subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

70min$13.65
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Subway - S
Leaves from Chatham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chatham
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

The distance between Chatham NJ USA, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 27.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chatham NJ USA

Chatham NJ USA is located at Chatham NJ USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Rt-124 at Fairmount Ave.

Train stations close to Chatham NJ USA:

  • Chatham
  • New Providence
  • Summit

Bus stations close to Chatham NJ USA:

  • Rt-124 at Fairmount Ave
  • Main St at Railroad Plaza North
  • Main St at Coleman Ave

Public transit stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan

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

Subway stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 5 Av

Train stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Grand Central
  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Madison Av /E 42 St
  • E 42 St/Madison Av
  • E 42 St/Park Av

Alternative route by subway and train via MEL, 1 and S

To get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the MEL train from Chatham station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the S subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

70min$13.65
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Subway - S
Leaves from Chatham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chatham
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 2, Bus line S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 1, Bus line S.

  • Is there a direct train between Chatham NJ USA and Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The MEL train line goes from Chatham station near Chatham NJ USA in New York - New Jersey to #6620| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till #6620| New York Penn Station station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Chatham NJ USA in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chatham NJ USA to get to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    Get on the MEL train from the Chatham station near Chatham NJ USA in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chatham NJ USA and Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    Get off the train at the #6620| New York Penn Station station, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The first train from Chatham NJ USA in New York - New Jersey to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is Morris & Essex Line. It leaves the Chatham station at 12:46 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The ride from Chatham NJ USA to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $13.65.

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