Grand Central Terminal to Edge at Hudson Yards by subway
Quick answer: Take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards. The trip takes about 19 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 7 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to Edge at Hudson Yards
- 7
- Walk 5 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 7 7 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, Hudson Yards-bound3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 34 St-Hudson Yards
- Edge at Hudson YardsWalk about 8 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
- Take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From 34 St-Hudson Yards, walk about 8 minutes to Edge at Hudson Yards.
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 | 7 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 19 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 20 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 20 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 20 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Easiest by subway: the 7 to 34 St-Hudson Yards. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Edge entrance (Level 4 of the Shops): Level 4, The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 30 Hudson Yards (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 (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.
Grand Central Terminal to Edge at Hudson Yards: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Edge at Hudson Yards by public transit?
Take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards.
How long does it take?
About 19 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 20 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 7 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 20 minutes, and the 7 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
- 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 Edge at Hudson Yards
- LaGuardia Airport to Edge at Hudson Yards
- Financial District to Edge at 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)
- Edge at Hudson Yards: 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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