How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Madison by bus and train?

Grand Central Terminal to Madison - Train Schedule

The 3 train from Grand Central Terminal to Madison runs from 12:07 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central Terminal to Madison by bus and train

To get from Grand Central Terminal to Madison in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 3 train from Grand Central station to New Haven State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 641 A bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison station to Route 1 & Cottage Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Madison on the Moovit app.

280min
Train - 3
Bus - 201201
Bus - 641 A641 A
Leaves from Grand Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1514#| New Haven-State St
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven State Street
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church St @ George St
    ID CHUGEORN
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201 - Madison
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo
    ID SAMGAZE
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scranton Gazebo Madison
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 641 A641 A
    Wait for bus
    641 A
    Old Saybrook Route 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Route 1 & Cottage Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Route 1 & Cottage Rd
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Madison

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, New York - New Jersey and Madison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 98.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Madison by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Madison

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Madison?

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Train line 3, Bus line 201, Bus line 641 A.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Madison?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Madison?

    The 3 train line goes from New Haven State Street station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to Church St @ George St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Church St @ George St station near Madison in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Madison by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan and Madison in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 4 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central Terminal to get to Madison?

    Get on the 3 train from the New Haven State Street station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Madison?

    Get off the train at the Church St @ George St stop, which is closest to Madison in New York - New Jersey.

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