Grand Central Terminal to Inwood by Metro-North and bus
Quick answer: Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from East Fordham Rd/Webster Av to Broadway/W 207 St. The trip takes about 42 minutes door to door on a weekday (37 to 44 depending on the connection). A Metro-North Harlem Line train comes about every 14 minutes during the day. Metro-North Harlem 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 Inwood
- Metro-North Harlem
- Bx12 SBS
- Metro-North Harlem Metro-North Harlem Line trainFrom Grand Central toward North White Plains4 stops, about 20 min
- Change at FordhamWalk about 3 min
- Bx12 SBS Bx12 Select Bus Service busFrom East Fordham Rd/Webster Av7 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Broadway/W 207 St
- InwoodWalk about 1 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Fordham. It's 4 stops, about 20 minutes.
- At Fordham, walk about 3 minutes to East Fordham Rd/Webster Av for the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from East Fordham Rd/Webster Av to Broadway/W 207 St. It's 7 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From Broadway/W 207 St, walk about 1 minute to Inwood.
Other ways to go
- Take the M42 bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/8 Av, then take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Inwood-207 St: about 50 minutes.
- Take an uptown 4 train from Grand Central-42 St to Fordham Rd, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from West Fordham Rd/ Jerome Av to Broadway/W 207 St: about 52 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 Harlem Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 42 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 41 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 41 min | About every 14 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 minutes. Metro-North Harlem 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.
- Know your stop. Get ready after W 207 St/10 Av. The next stop is Broadway/W 207 St. 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)
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.
- 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 Inwood: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Inwood by public transit?
Take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from East Fordham Rd/Webster Av to Broadway/W 207 St.
How long does it take?
About 42 minutes door to door on a weekday, 37 to 44 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 41 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Fordham.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 minutes. Metro-North Harlem 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?
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. 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
- Penn Station to Inwood
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Inwood
- 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: 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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