Penn Station to Chrysler Building by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Grand Central-42 St. The trip takes about 20 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 1, 2 or 3 train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to Chrysler Building
- 1 / 2 / 3
- 7
- 1 / 2 / 3 1, 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, uptown1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Times Sq-42 StWalk about 5 min
- 7 7 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, Queens-bound2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Grand Central-42 St
- Chrysler BuildingWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St. It's 1 stop, about 1 minute.
- At Times Sq-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to Times Sq-42 St for the 7 train.
- Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Grand Central-42 St. It's 2 stops, about 3 minutes.
- From Grand Central-42 St, walk about 3 minutes to Chrysler Building.
Other ways to go
- Take the Q32 bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Madison Av/E 42 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 | 7 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 20 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 21 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 20 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 21 minutes, and the 7 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 1, 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and Times Sq-42 St.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (7 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.
Penn Station to Chrysler Building: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Chrysler Building by public transit?
Take an uptown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Grand Central-42 St.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 21 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Times Sq-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 21 minutes, and the 7 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chrysler Building
- 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)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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