Merritt 7 to Grand Central Terminal by Metro-North
Quick answer: Take a Metro-North Danbury Line train toward Stamford from Merritt 7 to South Norwalk, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train from South Norwalk to Grand Central. The trip takes about 104 minutes door to door on a weekday (92 to 112 depending on the connection). A Metro-North Danbury Line train comes about every 1.4 hours during the day.
Merritt 7 to Grand Central Terminal
- Metro-North Danbury
- Metro-North New Haven
- Metro-North Danbury Metro-North Danbury Line trainFrom Merritt 7 toward Stamford1 stop, about 15 min
- Change at South Norwalk
- Metro-North New Haven Metro-North New Haven Line trainFrom South Norwalk toward Grand Central5 stops, about 71 min
- Get off at Grand Central
- Grand Central Terminal
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Metro-North Danbury Line train toward Stamford from Merritt 7 to South Norwalk. It's 1 stop, about 15 minutes.
- Take a Metro-North New Haven Line train from South Norwalk to Grand Central. It's 5 stops, about 71 minutes.
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 | Metro-North New Haven Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 6:08 am | 11:09 pm | 106 min | About every 24 minutes |
| Saturday | 8:11 am | 12:03 am | 97 min | About every 28 minutes |
| Sunday | 8:11 am | 12:03 am | 97 min | About every 28 minutes |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 11:09 pm, and the first one in the morning around 6:08 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:03 am, and on Sunday night around 12:03 am.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Harlem-125 St. The next stop is Grand Central. 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)
- Entrances. Grand Central 42nd Street entrance: East 42nd Street; Grand Central 42nd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance: Vanderbilt Avenue at East 42nd Street; Grand Central 43rd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance: Vanderbilt Avenue at East 43rd Street (source).
What it costs
- Metro-North: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC 6-10 a.m. or leaving 4-8 p.m., plus weekday trains leaving Grand Central 6-9 a.m. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Merritt 7 to Grand Central Terminal: common questions
How do I get from Merritt 7 to Grand Central Terminal by public transit?
Take a Metro-North Danbury Line train toward Stamford from Merritt 7 to South Norwalk, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train from South Norwalk to Grand Central.
How long does it take?
About 104 minutes door to door on a weekday, 92 to 112 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 97 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at South Norwalk.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 11:09 pm, and the first one in the morning around 6:08 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:03 am, and on Sunday night around 12:03 am.
How much does it cost?
Metro-North: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC 6-10 a.m. or leaving 4-8 p.m., plus weekday trains leaving Grand Central 6-9 a.m. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more.
Related routes
- Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Fordham to Grand Central Terminal
- White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- 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: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- 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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