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Grand Central Terminal to Harlem by subway and bus

Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St, then take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd. The trip takes about 27 minutes door to door on a weekday (24 to 29 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.

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Grand Central Terminal to Harlem

Trip timeabout27min
How oftenEvery few minutes (4 / 5)
  • 4 / 5
  • M60 SBS
  1. Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
  2. 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown3 stops, about 11 min
  3. Change at 125 StWalk about 4 min
  4. M60 SBS M60 Select Bus Service busFrom E 125 St/Lexington Av2 stops, about 3 min
  5. Get off at W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
  6. Harlem

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 4 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
  2. Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St. It's 3 stops, about 11 minutes.
  3. At 125 St, walk about 4 minutes to E 125 St/Lexington Av for the M60 Select Bus Service bus.
  4. Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd. It's 2 stops, about 3 minutes.

Other ways to go

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.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical trip4 or 5 train in the daytime
WeekdaysRuns all night27 minEvery few minutes
SaturdayRuns all night26 minAbout every 4 minutes
SundayRuns all night26 minAbout every 4 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 125 St (4 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

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Grand Central Terminal to Harlem: common questions

How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Harlem by public transit?

Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St, then take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd.

How long does it take?

About 27 minutes door to door on a weekday, 24 to 29 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at 125 St.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the 4 or 5 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.

Sources

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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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