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Stamford Zone 16 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 63 min
- Peak
- $17.75
- Off-peak
- $13.25
- Weekday trains
- 99
Trains run direct from Stamford to Grand Central on the Danbury, no change of train. The trip takes 41 to 81 minutes and covers 30.4 miles with 5 stops in between. There are 99 trains each weekday, roughly one every 9 minutes, with the first at 12:56 AM and the last at 12:35 AM. A one-way ticket costs $17.75 at peak and $13.25 off-peak.
Service
Stamford → Grand Central- Weekday
- 99 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 69 / 63
- First train
- 12:56 AM
- Last train
- 12:35 AM
- Typical gap
- 9 min
- Distance
- 30.4 mi
- Fastest
- 41 min
- Slowest
- 81 min
Calling points
14 stops in between- StamfordZone 16 · departs
- Old GreenwichZone 15
- RiversideZone 15
- Cos CobZone 15
- GreenwichZone 15
- Port ChesterZone 14
- RyeZone 14
- HarrisonZone 13
- MamaroneckZone 13
- LarchmontZone 13
- New RochelleZone 12
- PelhamZone 12
- Mt Vernon EastZone 12
- FordhamZone 2
- Harlem-125 StZone 1
- Grand CentralZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 16 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $17.75
- One-way off-peak
- $13.25
- Senior / disabled
- $8.75
- Day pass weekday
- $32.00
- Weekly
- $124.25
- Monthly
- $349.50
Source: MTA Metro-North fares to Grand Central, effective July 1 2026.
Questions
Stamford to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Stamford to Grand Central?
Between 41 and 81 minutes, typically 63.
How much does it cost?
$17.75 one-way at peak and $13.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 99 weekday trains run direct on the Danbury.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Stamford at 12:56 AM and the last at 12:35 AM. Weekend service runs 69 trains on Saturday and 63 on Sunday.