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How to get from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway?

From Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway

To get from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the R subway from 53 St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, take the 4 subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station to Grand Central-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

52min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 4
Leaves from 53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    53 St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Grand Central-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway via R and D

To get from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the R subway from 53 St station to 36 St station. Next, take the D subway from 36 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

50min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - D
Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
Leaves from 53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    53 St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    36 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    Walk to
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

The distance between Sunset Park, Manhattan and Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan is approximately 9.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park

Sunset Park is located at Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 50 St/4 Av.

Subway stations close to Sunset Park:

  • 45 St
  • 59 St
  • 8 Av

Bus stations close to Sunset Park:

  • 50 St/4 Av
  • 52 St/4 Av
  • 5 Av/50 St

Ferry stations close to Sunset Park:

  • Sunset Park/Bat

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 42 St-Bryant Pk.

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 41 St
  • Madison Av/E 42 St
  • Madison Av/E 40 St

Alternative route from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station by subway via R and D

To get from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan, take the R subway from 53 St station to 36 St station. Next, take the D subway from 36 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

50min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - D
Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
Leaves from 53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    53 St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    36 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    Walk to
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station?

    The R subway line goes from 53 St station near Sunset Park in New York - New Jersey to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Sunset Park in New York - New Jersey and Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan by subway is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the R subway from the 53 St station near Sunset Park in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

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

    The ride from Sunset Park to Grand Central 42nd Street Station costs $2.90.

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