Grand Central Terminal to Icahn Stadium by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St, then take the M35 bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday (30 to 35 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day.
Grand Central Terminal to Icahn Stadium
- 4 / 5
- M35
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown3 stops, about 11 min
- Change at 125 StWalk about 3 min
- M35 M35 busFrom Lexington Av/E 126 St5 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium
- Icahn Stadium
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 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St. It's 3 stops, about 11 minutes.
- At 125 St, walk about 3 minutes to Lexington Av/E 126 St for the M35 bus.
- Take the M35 bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium. It's 5 stops, about 6 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Harlem-125 St, then take the M35 bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium: about 32 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 | 4 or 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 4:58 am | 12:26 am | 33 min | Every few minutes |
| Saturday | 5:06 am | 12:12 am | 32 min | About every 4 minutes |
| Sunday | 5:06 am | 12:04 am | 31 min | About every 4 minutes |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:26 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:58 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:12 am, and on Sunday night around 12:04 am.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Grand Central-42 St and 125 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Main Rdwy/Opp Golf Center Parking. The next stop is Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- 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; 125 St (5 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 Icahn Stadium: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Icahn Stadium by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St, then take the M35 bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Icahn Stadium.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday, 30 to 35 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 32 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 125 St.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:26 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:58 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:12 am, and on Sunday night around 12:04 am.
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
- Times Square to Icahn Stadium
- Penn Station to Icahn Stadium
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Icahn Stadium
- 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)
- 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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