Grand Central Terminal to Fordham by Metro-North
Quick answer: Take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday. A Metro-North New Haven Line train comes about every 14 minutes during the day. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Grand Central Terminal to Fordham
- Metro-North New Haven
- Metro-North New Haven Metro-North New Haven Line trainFrom Grand Central toward Stamford2 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at Fordham
- Fordham
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham. It's 2 stops, about 18 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 4 train from Grand Central-42 St to Fordham Rd: about 43 minutes.
- Take a Metro-North Hudson Line train toward Croton-Harmon from Grand Central to University Heights, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from West Fordham Rd/Cedar Av to East Fordham Rd/Valentine Av: about 40 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 | Metro-North New Haven Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 33 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 34 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 35 min | About every 14 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 50 minutes. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every Metro-North train at Grand Central goes to Fordham. Trains to Croton-Harmon, New Haven or Southeast don't. On a weekday 89 trains do; look for Fordham on the board.
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- Metro-North inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Grand Central Terminal to Fordham: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Fordham by public transit?
Take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 34 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. A Metro-North New Haven Line 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 50 minutes. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Metro-North inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
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 Fordham
- LaGuardia Airport to Fordham
- Washington Heights to Fordham
- 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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