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Grand Central-42 St Station

Grand Central–42nd Street

S4567

Accessible (ADA)

Next trains

456 Lexington Av platforms

Uptown ADA

  • 4WoodlawnScheduled1 min5:56 PM
  • 6XPelham Bay ParkScheduled2 min5:57 PM
  • 5Eastchester-Dyre AvLive · 1 min late5 min6:00 PM
  • 6ParkchesterLive5 min6:01 PM

Downtown ADA

  • 6Brooklyn Bridge-City HallLive · 4 min late1 min5:57 PM
  • 5Flatbush Av-Brooklyn CollegeLive · 4 min late1 min5:57 PM
  • 6Brooklyn Bridge-City HallLive · 3 min late4 min5:59 PM
  • 5Flatbush Av-Brooklyn CollegeLive · 2 min late4 min5:59 PM

7 Flushing platforms

Queens ADA

  • 7Mets-Willets PointLive · 1 min latenow5:56 PM
  • 7XFlushing-Main StScheduled2 min5:57 PM
  • 7Mets-Willets PointLive4 min5:59 PM
  • 7XFlushing-Main StScheduled7 min6:02 PM

Hudson Yards ADA

  • 734 St-Hudson YardsLive1 min5:56 PM
  • 734 St-Hudson YardsLive · 1 min early5 min6:01 PM
  • 734 St-Hudson YardsLive · 5 min late8 min6:04 PM
  • 734 St-Hudson YardsLive · 1 min late11 min6:06 PM

S Lexington - Shuttle platforms

Times Square ADA

  • STimes Sq-42 StLive2 min5:57 PM
  • STimes Sq-42 StLive5 min6:00 PM
  • STimes Sq-42 StLive8 min6:04 PM
  • STimes Sq-42 StLive11 min6:07 PM

Southbound track ADA

  • SGrand Central-42 StLivenow5:55 PM
  • SGrand Central-42 StLive3 min5:58 PM
  • SGrand Central-42 StLive7 min6:02 PM
  • SGrand Central-42 StLive10 min6:05 PM

Data may not be real time. “Live” times come from MTA real-time feeds as processed by our trip planner; “Scheduled” times come from published timetables. This site is independent and not affiliated with the MTA. Updated 5:55 PM ET; refreshes every 30 seconds.

Service alerts

Planned work coming up

UpcomingReduced Service66 runs every 8 minutes

Nov 7 - 8 Nov 14 - 15, and Nov 21 - 22, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

6 runs on a modified schedule while 45 and 6 trains share a track in Manhattan.

What's happening?

We're replacing tracks

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 11:14 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops Skipped46In Manhattan, downtown 4 local and 6 skip 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 77 St, 68 St and 51 St

Nov 6 - 9, Nov 13 - 16, and Nov 20 - 23, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 59 St or Grand Central-42 St accessible and transfer to an uptown 4 local or 6.

For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 59 St or 125 St accessible and transfer to a downtown 4 or 6.

Travel tip:

Transfer between uptown and downtown trains with fare-capped OMNY at 86 St.

Schedule reminder: 4 does not serve these local stations days and evenings.

What's happening?

We're replacing tracks

accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 11:08 AM

UpcomingReduced Service55 runs every 20 minutes

Nov 7 - 8 and Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

5 service operates on a modified schedule because 45 and 6 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.

What's happening?

We're replacing tracks

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 9:11 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Part Suspended5No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan

Nov 8 and Nov 15, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM

5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.

For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the 2.

For service between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the 4.

Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.

Note: Bronx-bound 5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 9:05 AM

UpcomingExtra ServiceSS 42 Street Shuttle service runs overnight

Nov 3 - 6 and Nov 10 - 13, Tue to Fri, 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM

What's happening?

We're providing additional service for customers during planned work.

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 7:57 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Part Suspended55 service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx

Nov 2 - 5 and Nov 9 - 12, Mon to Thu, beginning 8:15 PM

5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.

2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.

4 trains make 5 stops between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green.

Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Hostos accessible | 24.

Approximate final departures:

The last Manhattan-bound 5 departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.

The last Bronx-bound 5 departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.

What's happening?

Fastrack maintenance

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 7:57 AM

All service alerts

Alerts from MTA service alert feeds, shown as published (English). Data may not be real time.

Elevators & escalators

  • No outage Elevator EL204 · 4/5/6/7
    42 St (between Park Ave & Lexington Ave) to mezzanine for 4/5/6/7 service in both directions
  • No outage Elevator EL205 · 4/5/6
    mezzanine to downtown 4/5/6 platform
  • No outage Elevator EL206 · 4/5/6
    Mezzanine To Uptown 4/5/6 Platform
  • No outage Elevator EL244 · 7
    mezzanine to 7 platform for service in both directions
  • No outage Elevator EL296 · 4/5/6/7
    42 St & Lexington Av to mezzanine for 4/5/6/7 service in both directions
  • No outage Elevator EL606X · 4/5/6/7/S/LIRR/METRO-NORTH
    1 Vanderbilt lobby on the Vanderbilt side directly across from Grand Central. 5 landings: street/lobby level, SUMMIT/subway/grand central terminal level, subway shuttle/GCT food concourse level, private (offices), GCM LIRR.
  • No outage Elevator EL607X · S
    One Vanderbilt mezzanine level to platform level for Shuttle service and connection to 4/5/6 and 7 via passageway
  • No outage Elevator EL608X · S
    42 St between Vanderbilt and Madison Ave (inside One Vanderbilt building) to mezzanine level for service on all lines
  • No outage Escalator ES203 · 7
    eastern mezzanine above 7 platform to 42 St (between Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave)
  • No outage Escalator ES204 · 7
    42 St (between Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave) to eastern mezzanine above 7 platform
  • No outage Escalator ES205 · 7
    central mezzanine above 7 platform to main mezzanine for access to street and 4/5/6/S service
  • No outage Escalator ES206 · 7
    main mezzanine to central mezzanine above 7 platform
  • No outage Escalator ES207 · 7
    Western mezzanine to 7 platform for service in both directions
  • No outage Escalator ES208 · 7
    main mezzanine to western mezzanine above 7 platform
  • No outage Escalator ES209 · 7
    7 platform to western mezzanine for access to street and 4/5/6/S service
  • No outage Escalator ES210 · 7
    western mezzanine above 7 platform to main mezzanine for access to street and 4/5/6/S service
  • No outage Escalator ES255 · 4/5/6
    42 St (between Park Ave & Lexington Ave) to main mezzanine for access to 4/5/6/7/S service
  • No outage Escalator ES256 · 4/5/6
    main mezzanine to 42 St (between Park Ave & Lexington Ave)
  • No outage Escalator ES608X · 4/5/6/7/S/METRO-NORTH
    4/5/6 mezzanine to Park Ave & 42 St (SW corner)
  • No outage Escalator ES609X · 4/5/6/7/S/METRO-NORTH
    Park Ave & 42 St (SW corner) to mezzanine for 4/5/6 service
  • No outage Escalator ES610X · 4/5/6/7/S/METRO-NORTH
    Intermediate mezzanine to Bowery Building (SE corner of 42 St & Park Ave)
  • No outage Escalator ES637X · 4/5/6/7
    Platform level for Shuttle service to 42 St and Vanderbilt Ave (NE Corner).
  • No outage Escalator ES638X · 4/5/6/7
    Platform level for Shuttle service to 42 St and Vanderbilt Ave (NE Corner).
  • No outage Escalator ES639X · 4/5/6/7
    42 St and Vanderbilt Ave (NE corner) to platform level for Shuttle service.
  • No outage Escalator ES640X · 4/5/6/7
    Shuttle platform to LIRR “Madison Concourse” below.
  • No outage Escalator ES641X · 4/5/6/7
    LIRR “Madison Concourse” to Shuttle platform.

Last 30 days: 19 outages recorded (≈ 55 hours out of service in total). Tracking since Oct 11, 2026.

Status from the MTA elevator & escalator feed, checked every 5 minutes. “No outage” means the unit is not listed as out of service; it does not guarantee it is working. All outages.

First & last trains (scheduled)

Line & directionWeekdaySatSun
S Times Sq-42 St 5:50 AM –
11:55 PM		6:00 AM –
12:00 AM		6:00 AM –
12:00 AM
4 Woodlawn 24 hours24 hours24 hours
4 Crown Hts-Utica Av 24 hours24 hours24 hours
5 Eastchester-Dyre Av 6:30 AM –
10:26 PM		7:03 AM –
10:45 PM		11:19 AM –
10:41 PM
5 Bowling Green 5:45 AM –
9:48 PM		6:22 AM –
10:02 PM		10:39 AM –
10:07 PM
6 Pelham Bay Park 24 hours24 hours24 hours
6 Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 24 hours24 hours24 hours
7 Flushing-Main St 5:17 AM –
12:53 AM		24 hours24 hours
7 34 St-Hudson Yards 12:40 AM –
12:28 AM		24 hours24 hours

From the published schedule (reference dates Oct 20, 2026, Oct 24, 2026, Oct 18, 2026). Late-night service may differ; overnight trips after midnight are shown as early-morning times.

Map & entrances

22 entrances: 19 easements, 3 stairs.

Entrance locations: MTA Subway Entrances and Exits (data.ny.gov). Blue dots = stairs/escalators, green = elevators.

Directions to this station

Accessibility

  • 456 Grand Central-42 St (Lexington Av) Accessible
  • 7 Grand Central-42 St (Flushing) Accessible
  • S Grand Central-42 St (Lexington - Shuttle) Accessible

ADA status from MTA Subway Stations (data.ny.gov). Check elevator status above before you travel.

Transfers nearby

Nearby stations

Citi Bike nearby

  • Park Ave & E 42 St
    0 bikes (0 e-bikes) · 76 open docks    110 ft
  • Park Ave & E 41 St
    1 bikes (0 e-bikes) · 104 open docks    210 ft
  • Park Ave & E 40 St
    0 bikes (0 e-bikes) · 0 open docks    450 ft

Availability from the Citi Bike public GBFS feed. Data may not be real time. Not affiliated with Lyft or Citi Bike.