Grand Central Terminal to Prospect Park Zoo by subway and bus
Quick answer: 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/Prospect Park Zoo. The trip takes about 49 minutes door to door on a weekday (44 to 51 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to Prospect Park Zoo
- 4 / 5
- B41
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, downtown8 stops, about 23 min
- Change at Atlantic Av-Barclays CtrWalk about 3 min
- B41 B41 busFrom Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av7 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo
- Prospect Park Zoo
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 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. It's 8 stops, about 23 minutes.
- At Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk about 3 minutes to Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av for the B41 bus.
- Take the B41 bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo. It's 7 stops, about 10 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the M42 bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av of the Americas, then take a downtown B train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Prospect Park: about 49 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 | Runs all night | 49 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 46 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 54 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Grand Central-42 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Flatbush Av/Grand Army Plaza. The next stop is Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo. 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 (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (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
- 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 Prospect Park Zoo: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Prospect Park Zoo by public transit?
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/Prospect Park Zoo.
How long does it take?
About 49 minutes door to door on a weekday, 44 to 51 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 46 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 54 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.
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 Prospect Park Zoo
- 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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