Grand Central Terminal to Kings Theatre by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd. The trip takes about 57 minutes door to door on a weekday (55 to 60 depending on the connection). The 5 train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Grand Central Terminal to Kings Theatre
- 5
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 5 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, downtown14 stops, about 38 min
- Get off at Beverly Rd
- Kings TheatreWalk about 15 min
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 a downtown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd. It's 14 stops, about 38 minutes.
- From Beverly Rd, walk about 15 minutes to Kings Theatre.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take the B41 bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Albemarle Rd: about 60 minutes.
- Take a downtown 4 train from Grand Central-42 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take the B41 bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Church Av: about 59 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 | 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 56 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 57 min | No 5 train trips | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 57 min | No 5 train trips | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 65 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Church Av. The next stop is Beverly Rd. 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; Beverly Rd (5 platform) is not 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 Kings Theatre: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Kings Theatre by public transit?
Take a downtown 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd.
How long does it take?
About 57 minutes door to door on a weekday, 55 to 60 depending on the connection.
Do I have to change?
No. The 5 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 65 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from Grand Central-42 St to Beverly Rd 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.
Related routes
- Grand Central Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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- Times Square to Kings Theatre
- Penn Station to Kings Theatre
- 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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