Grand Central Terminal to Wollman Rink by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4, 5 or 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 59 St. The trip takes about 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 4, 5 or 6 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Grand Central Terminal to Wollman Rink
- 4 / 5 / 6
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 4 / 5 / 6 4, 5 or 6 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown1 stop, about 2 min
- Get off at 59 St
- Wollman RinkWalk about 16 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 4, 5 or 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 59 St. It's 1 stop, about 2 minutes.
- From 59 St, walk about 16 minutes to Wollman Rink.
Other ways to go
- Take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 61 St: about 24 minutes.
- Take the M2 bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 58 St: about 21 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, 5 or 6 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 23 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 22 min | Every few minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 22 min | Every few minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 23 minutes, and the 4, 5 or 6 train comes about every 10 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4, 5 and 6 trains all stop at both Grand Central-42 St and 59 St.
- Entrances. Artists’ Gate: 6th Avenue at Central Park South (W 59th St); closest park entrance to the rink; Scholars’ Gate: 5th Avenue at 60th Street, by the 5 Av/59 St subway (source).
- 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; Lexington Av/59 St (4 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 Wollman Rink: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to Wollman Rink by public transit?
Take an uptown 4, 5 or 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 59 St.
How long does it take?
About 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 22 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 4, 5 or 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 23 minutes, and the 4, 5 or 6 train comes about every 10 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
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wollman Rink
- 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)
- Wollman Rink: visitor information
- 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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