Croton Falls to Grand Central Terminal by Metro-North
Quick answer: Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train from Croton Falls to Grand Central. The trip takes about 86 minutes door to door on a weekday (79 to 92 depending on the connection). A Metro-North Harlem Line train comes about every 26 minutes during the day.
Croton Falls to Grand Central Terminal
- Metro-North Harlem
- Metro-North Harlem Metro-North Harlem Line trainFrom Croton Falls toward Grand Central13 stops, about 84 min
- Get off at Grand Central
- Grand Central Terminal
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train from Croton Falls to Grand Central. It's 13 stops, about 84 minutes.
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 | Metro-North Harlem Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 4:30 am | 12:17 am | 91 min | About every 26 minutes |
| Saturday | 4:22 am | 12:17 am | 89 min | About every 56 minutes |
| Sunday | 4:22 am | 12:17 am | 89 min | About every 56 minutes |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:17 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:30 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:17 am, and on Sunday night around 12:17 am.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Harlem-125 St. The next stop is Grand Central. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Grand Central 42nd Street entrance: East 42nd Street; Grand Central 42nd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance: Vanderbilt Avenue at East 42nd Street; Grand Central 43rd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance: Vanderbilt Avenue at East 43rd Street (source).
What it costs
- Metro-North: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC 6-10 a.m. or leaving 4-8 p.m., plus weekday trains leaving Grand Central 6-9 a.m. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Croton Falls to Grand Central Terminal: common questions
How do I get from Croton Falls to Grand Central Terminal by public transit?
Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train from Croton Falls to Grand Central.
How long does it take?
About 86 minutes door to door on a weekday, 79 to 92 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 89 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. A Metro-North Harlem Line train goes all the way.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:17 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:30 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:17 am, and on Sunday night around 12:17 am.
How much does it cost?
Metro-North: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC 6-10 a.m. or leaving 4-8 p.m., plus weekday trains leaving Grand Central 6-9 a.m. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more.
Related routes
- Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Fordham to Grand Central Terminal
- White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Last train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton Falls
- 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: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- Grand Central Terminal: 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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