East Harlem to Hudson Yards by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 6 train from 116 St to Grand Central-42 St, then take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards. The trip takes about 41 minutes door to door on a weekday (39 to 43 depending on the connection). The 6 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
East Harlem to Hudson Yards
- 6
- 7
- Walk 2 minto 116 St
- 6 6 trainFrom 116 St, downtown9 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Grand Central-42 StWalk about 5 min
- 7 7 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, Hudson Yards-bound3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 34 St-Hudson Yards
- Hudson Yards
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from East Harlem to 116 St.
- Take a downtown 6 train from 116 St to Grand Central-42 St. It's 9 stops, about 15 minutes.
- At Grand Central-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to Grand Central-42 St for the 7 train.
- Take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 6 train from 116 St to 33 St, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from E 34 St/Park Av to W 34 St/Dyer Av: about 43 minutes.
- Take the M116 bus from E 116 St/Lexington Av to W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd, then take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 116 St to 34 St-Penn Station: about 43 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 | 6 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the 6 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 116 St (6X platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (6X platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Hudson Yards (7 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.
East Harlem to Hudson Yards: common questions
How do I get from East Harlem to Hudson Yards by public transit?
Take a downtown 6 train from 116 St to Grand Central-42 St, then take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards.
How long does it take?
About 41 minutes door to door on a weekday, 39 to 43 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 42 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Grand Central-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the 6 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
- East Harlem to Midtown Manhattan
- East Harlem to Financial District
- East Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn
- Williamsburg to Hudson Yards
- Greenpoint to Hudson Yards
- Bushwick to Hudson Yards
- 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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