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Metro-North · Harlem · Direct
Mt Vernon West Zone 3 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 36 min
- Peak
- $12.50
- Off-peak
- $9.25
- Weekday trains
- 41
Trains run direct from Mt Vernon West to Grand Central on the Harlem, no change of train. The trip takes 25 to 38 minutes and covers 12.8 miles with 8 stops in between. There are 41 trains each weekday, roughly one every 27 minutes, with the first at 5:06 AM and the last at 1:33 AM. A one-way ticket costs $12.50 at peak and $9.25 off-peak.
Service
Mt Vernon West → Grand Central- Weekday
- 41 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 39 / 33
- First train
- 5:06 AM
- Last train
- 1:33 AM
- Typical gap
- 27 min
- Distance
- 12.8 mi
- Fastest
- 25 min
- Slowest
- 38 min
Calling points
8 stops in between- Mt Vernon WestZone 3 · departs
- WakefieldZone 2
- WoodlawnZone 2
- Williams BridgeZone 2
- Botanical GardenZone 2
- FordhamZone 2
- TremontZone 2
- MelroseZone 2
- Harlem-125 StZone 1
- Grand CentralZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 3 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $12.50
- One-way off-peak
- $9.25
- Senior / disabled
- $6.25
- Day pass weekday
- $22.50
- Weekly
- $86.50
- Monthly
- $243.50
Source: MTA Metro-North fares to Grand Central, effective July 1 2026.
Questions
Mt Vernon West to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Mt Vernon West to Grand Central?
Between 25 and 38 minutes, typically 36.
How much does it cost?
$12.50 one-way at peak and $9.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 41 weekday trains run direct on the Harlem.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Mt Vernon West at 5:06 AM and the last at 1:33 AM. Weekend service runs 39 trains on Saturday and 33 on Sunday.