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Grand Central Zone 1 Woodlawn Zone 2

Travel time
29 min
Peak
$7.25
Off-peak
$5.25
Weekday trains
39

Trains run direct from Grand Central to Woodlawn on the Harlem, no change of train. The trip takes 22 to 29 minutes and covers 11.5 miles with 6 stops in between. There are 39 trains each weekday, roughly one every 31 minutes, with the first at 12:19 AM and the last at 11:30 PM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.

Updated 14 August 2026 · Schedule from the Metro-North Railroad GTFS feed · Fares from MTA Metro-North fares to Grand Central, effective July 1 2026

Service

Grand Central → Woodlawn
Weekday
39 trains
Sat / Sun
38 / 34
First train
12:19 AM
Last train
11:30 PM
Typical gap
31 min
Distance
11.5 mi
Fastest
22 min
Slowest
29 min

Calling points

6 stops in between

Fares

Zone 1 to Zone 2
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

Grand Central to Woodlawn
How long is the train from Grand Central to Woodlawn?

Between 22 and 29 minutes, typically 29.

How much does it cost?

$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.

Do I need to change trains?

No. All 39 weekday trains run direct on the Harlem.

What is the first and last train?

The first leaves Grand Central at 12:19 AM and the last at 11:30 PM. Weekend service runs 38 trains on Saturday and 34 on Sunday.