Grand Central Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull by bus and subway
Quick answer: Take the M42 bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av of the Americas, then take a downtown M train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av. The trip takes about 43 minutes door to door on a weekday (40 to 45 depending on the connection). The M42 bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. The M train doesn't run from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The M train doesn't run from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Grand Central Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
- M42
- M
- Walk 1 minto E 42 St/Park Av
- M42 M42 busFrom E 42 St/Park Av3 stops, about 4 min
- Change at W 42 St/Av of the AmericasWalk about 4 min
- M M trainFrom 42 St-Bryant Pk, downtown10 stops, about 24 min
- Get off at Flushing Av
- NYC Health + Hospitals/WoodhullWalk about 4 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 1 minute from Grand Central Terminal to E 42 St/Park Av.
- Take the M42 bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av of the Americas. It's 3 stops, about 4 minutes.
- At W 42 St/Av of the Americas, walk about 4 minutes to 42 St-Bryant Pk for the M train.
- Take a downtown M train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av. It's 10 stops, about 24 minutes.
- From Flushing Av, walk about 4 minutes to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, then take a Brooklyn-bound J train from Chambers St to Flushing Av: about 44 minutes.
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to 14 St-Union Sq, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 14 St-Union Sq to Graham Av, then take the B43 bus from Graham Av/Metropolitan Av to Graham Av/Cook St: about 46 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 | M train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 44 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 43 min | No M train trips | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 43 min | No M train trips | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 46 minutes. The M train doesn't run from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av 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 Lorimer St. The next stop is Flushing Av. 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: 42 St-Bryant Pk/5 Av (M platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Flushing Av (M 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 NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull by public transit?
Take the M42 bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av of the Americas, then take a downtown M train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av.
How long does it take?
About 43 minutes door to door on a weekday, 40 to 45 depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at W 42 St/Av of the Americas.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 46 minutes. The M train doesn't run from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Flushing Av 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.
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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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