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Metro-North · New Canaan · Direct
Mt Vernon East Zone 12 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 31 min
- Peak
- $12.25
- Off-peak
- $9.00
- Weekday trains
- 48
Trains run direct from Mt Vernon East to Grand Central on the New Canaan, no change of train. The trip takes 27 to 40 minutes and covers 13.4 miles with 2 stops in between. There are 48 trains each weekday, roughly one every 27 minutes, with the first at 1:37 AM and the last at 12:47 AM. A one-way ticket costs $12.25 at peak and $9.00 off-peak.
Service
Mt Vernon East → Grand Central- Weekday
- 48 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 37 / 31
- First train
- 1:37 AM
- Last train
- 12:47 AM
- Typical gap
- 27 min
- Distance
- 13.4 mi
- Fastest
- 27 min
- Slowest
- 40 min
Calling points
2 stops in between- Mt Vernon EastZone 12 · departs
- FordhamZone 2
- Harlem-125 StZone 1
- Grand CentralZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 12 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $12.25
- One-way off-peak
- $9.00
- Senior / disabled
- $6.00
- Day pass weekday
- $22.00
- Weekly
- $86.50
- Monthly
- $243.25
Source: MTA Metro-North fares to Grand Central, effective July 1 2026.
Questions
Mt Vernon East to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Mt Vernon East to Grand Central?
Between 27 and 40 minutes, typically 31.
How much does it cost?
$12.25 one-way at peak and $9.00 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 48 weekday trains run direct on the New Canaan.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Mt Vernon East at 1:37 AM and the last at 12:47 AM. Weekend service runs 37 trains on Saturday and 31 on Sunday.