Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal by Metro-North
Quick answer: Take a Metro-North Hudson Line train from Riverdale to Grand Central. The trip takes about 37 minutes door to door on a weekday (33 to 40 depending on the connection). A Metro-North Hudson Line train comes about every 27 minutes during the day.
Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal
- Metro-North Hudson
- Metro-North Hudson Metro-North Hudson Line trainFrom Riverdale toward Grand Central8 stops, about 35 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 Hudson Line train from Riverdale to Grand Central. It's 8 stops, about 35 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 Hudson Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 5:17 am | 1:40 am | 38 min | About every 27 minutes |
| Saturday | 5:39 am | 1:40 am | 38 min | About every 32 minutes |
| Sunday | 5:39 am | 1:40 am | 38 min | About every 32 minutes |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 1:40 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:40 am, and on Sunday night around 1:40 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.
Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal: common questions
How do I get from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal by public transit?
Take a Metro-North Hudson Line train from Riverdale to Grand Central.
How long does it take?
About 37 minutes door to door on a weekday, 33 to 40 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 38 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. A Metro-North Hudson Line train goes all the way.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 1:40 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:17 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 1:40 am, and on Sunday night around 1:40 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
- Last train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale
- 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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