Central Park to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 4, 5 or 6 train from 86 St to Grand Central-42 St. The trip takes about 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 4, 5 or 6 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Central Park to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- 4 / 5 / 6
- Walk 16 minto 86 St
- 4 / 5 / 6 4, 5 or 6 trainFrom 86 St, downtown2 stops, about 6 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 16 minutes from Central Park to 86 St.
- Take a downtown 4, 5 or 6 train from 86 St to Grand Central-42 St. It's 2 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From Grand Central-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
Other ways to go
- Take the M2 bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 42 St: about 40 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
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, 5 or 6 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 27 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 28 min | Every few minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 28 min | Every few minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 minutes, and the 4, 5 or 6 train comes about every 6 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4, 5 and 6 trains all stop at both 86 St and Grand Central-42 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (4 platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown local only); 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.
Central Park to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt by public transit?
Take a downtown 4, 5 or 6 train from 86 St to Grand Central-42 St.
How long does it take?
About 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 28 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 4, 5 or 6 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 30 minutes, and the 4, 5 or 6 train comes about every 6 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
- Central Park to Times Square
- Central Park to Empire State Building
- Central Park 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)
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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