Grand Central Terminal to Museum of the City of New York by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 103 St. The trip takes about 27 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 6 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to Museum of the City of New York
- 6
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 6 6 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown7 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at 103 St
- Museum of the City of New YorkWalk about 10 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 an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 103 St. It's 7 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From 103 St, walk about 10 minutes to Museum of the City of New York.
Other ways to go
- Take the M4 bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Madison Av/E 104 St: about 39 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 | 6 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 27 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 26 minutes, and the 6 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 96 St. The next stop is 103 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)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (6 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 103 St (6 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 Museum of the City of New York: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Museum of the City of New York by public transit?
Take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 103 St.
How long does it take?
About 27 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 6 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 26 minutes, and the 6 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.
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 Museum of the City of New York
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Museum of the City of New York
- Times Square to Museum of the City of New York
- 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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