Grand Central Terminal to Bronx Zoo by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. The trip takes about 55 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 5 train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Grand Central Terminal to Bronx Zoo
- 5
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 5 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown13 stops, about 32 min
- Get off at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
- Bronx ZooWalk about 19 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
- Take an uptown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. It's 13 stops, about 32 minutes.
- From West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, walk about 19 minutes to Bronx Zoo.
Other ways to go
- Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd: about 50 minutes.
- Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward Southeast from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx22 bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy: about 51 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 | 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 55 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 52 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 52 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 73 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 174 St. The next stop is West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Asia Gate (Gate A): Boston Road, one block north of 180th Street; Bronx River Gate (Gate B): west of Pelham Parkway station (2 train, with elevators); Southern Blvd Gate (Gate C): Southern Blvd at 183rd Street (pedestrian entrance) (source).
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (5 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av (5 platform) is not 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.
Grand Central Terminal to Bronx Zoo: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Bronx Zoo by public transit?
Take an uptown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av.
How long does it take?
About 55 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 52 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 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 73 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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
- Grand Central Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Grand Central Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Central Park
- JFK Airport to Bronx Zoo
- LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo
- Penn Station to Bronx Zoo
- 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)
- Bronx Zoo: visitor information
- Bronx Zoo: visitor information
- 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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