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How to get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway?

By subway

To get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

49min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - S
Leaves from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 5
    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 via 1 and 7

To get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

50min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - 7
Leaves from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

The distance between Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 11.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station

Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station is located at Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 246 St.

Subway stations close to Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station:

  • Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 238 St
  • Mosholu Pkwy

Bus stations close to Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station:

  • Broadway/W 246 St
  • Broadway @ W 242nd St
  • Broadway/W 242 St

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 41 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 Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Madison Av/E 41 St
  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • E 42 St/Madison Av

Alternative route by subway via 1 and 7

To get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

50min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - 7
Leaves from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct subway between Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station and Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The 1 subway line goes from South Ferry station near Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station in Bronx to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway?

    The total travel time between Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station in Bronx and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by subway is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to get to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    Get on the 1 subway from the South Ferry station near Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station in Bronx.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station and Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The first train from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station in Bronx to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is Hudson. It leaves the Marble Hill station at 1:24 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The first subway from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station in Bronx to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan is Broadway - 7 Avenue Local. It leaves the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station at 12:05 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The ride from Van Cortlandt Park 242nd Street Station to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $2.90.

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