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Metro-North · Harlem · Direct
Fordham Zone 2 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 23 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 92
Trains run direct from Fordham to Grand Central on the Harlem, no change of train. The trip takes 19 to 32 minutes and covers 8.8 miles with 1 stops in between. There are 92 trains each weekday, roughly one every 11 minutes, with the first at 1:45 AM and the last at 1:38 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Fordham → Grand Central- Weekday
- 92 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 80 / 68
- First train
- 1:45 AM
- Last train
- 1:38 AM
- Typical gap
- 11 min
- Distance
- 8.8 mi
- Fastest
- 19 min
- Slowest
- 32 min
Calling points
3 stops in between- FordhamZone 2 · departs
- TremontZone 2
- MelroseZone 2
- Harlem-125 StZone 1
- Grand CentralZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 2 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $7.25
- One-way off-peak
- $5.25
- Senior / disabled
- $3.50
- Day pass weekday
- $14.50
- Weekly
- $74.00
- Monthly
- $187.50
Source: MTA Metro-North fares to Grand Central, effective July 1 2026.
Questions
Fordham to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Fordham to Grand Central?
Between 19 and 32 minutes, typically 23.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 92 weekday trains run direct on the Harlem.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Fordham at 1:45 AM and the last at 1:38 AM. Weekend service runs 80 trains on Saturday and 68 on Sunday.