9/11 Memorial & Museum to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St. The trip takes about 24 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- 4 / 5
- Walk 8 minto Fulton St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Fulton St, uptown3 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Grand Central-42 St
- SUMMIT One VanderbiltWalk about 5 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 8 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Fulton St.
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St. It's 3 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From Grand Central-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 4 or 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 23 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 35 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Fulton St and Grand Central-42 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Grand Central-42 St.
How long does it take?
About 24 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 23 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 4 or 5 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 35 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- LaGuardia Airport to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Penn Station to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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