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

By subway and train

To get from Convent Station NJ Transit 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 Convent station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 16 min. The ride fare is $15.15.

76min$15.15
Train - MEL
Subway - 3
Subway - S
Leaves from Convent

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Convent Station NJ Transit
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6624| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 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 Convent Station NJ Transit 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 Convent 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 16 min. The ride fare is $15.15.

76min$15.15
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Subway - S
Leaves from Convent

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Convent Station NJ Transit
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6624| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    59 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 Convent Station NJ Transit to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

The distance between Convent Station NJ Transit, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 31.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Convent Station NJ Transit 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 Convent Station NJ Transit

Convent Station NJ Transit is located at Convent Station NJ Transit, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Rt-124 at Convent Rd.

Train stations close to Convent Station NJ Transit:

  • Morristown
  • Madison
  • Convent

Bus stations close to Convent Station NJ Transit:

  • Rt-124 at Convent Rd
  • Madison Ave at Punch Bowl Rd
  • Madison Ave 590'E Of S Oak Ct.

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
  • 5 Av
  • Grand Central-42 St

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/Lexington Av
  • E 42 St/Madison Av

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

To get from Convent Station NJ Transit 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 Convent 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 16 min. The ride fare is $15.15.

76min$15.15
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Subway - S
Leaves from Convent

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Convent Station NJ Transit
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6624| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    59 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 Convent Station NJ Transit to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 3, Bus line S.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 1, Bus line S.

  • Is there a direct train between Convent Station NJ Transit 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 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Convent Station NJ Transit to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The MEL train line goes from #6624| New York Penn Station station near Convent Station NJ Transit in Morris, Nj to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 34 St-Penn Station station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Convent Station NJ Transit in Morris, Nj and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6624| New York Penn Station station near Convent Station NJ Transit in Morris, Nj.

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

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

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

    The first train from Convent Station NJ Transit in Morris, Nj to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is Morris & Essex Line. It leaves the Convent station at 12:39 AM.

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

    The ride from Convent Station NJ Transit to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $15.15.

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