Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Children's Museum by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, then take an Outbound 3 train from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston Av. The trip takes about 51 minutes door to door on a weekday (49 to 54 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. The 3 train doesn't run from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Children's Museum
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- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, downtown9 stops, about 28 min
- Change at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
- 3 3 trainFrom Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, Outbound2 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at Kingston Av
- Brooklyn Children's MuseumWalk about 13 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 a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College. It's 9 stops, about 28 minutes.
- Take an Outbound 3 train from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston Av. It's 2 stops, about 4 minutes.
- From Kingston Av, walk about 13 minutes to Brooklyn Children's Museum.
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 | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 50 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 49 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 50 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 57 minutes. The 3 train doesn't run from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Grand Central-42 St and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
- 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; Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College/Botanic Garden (5 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College/Botanic Garden (3 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Kingston Av (3 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 Brooklyn Children's Museum: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Children's Museum by public transit?
Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, then take an Outbound 3 train from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston Av.
How long does it take?
About 51 minutes door to door on a weekday, 49 to 54 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 49 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 57 minutes. The 3 train doesn't run from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Kingston 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.
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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)
- 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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