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Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal (GCT) — often popularly (and erroneously) called Grand Central Station or simply Grand Central — is a terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger trains, it is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms: 44, with 67 tracks along them. They are on two levels, both below ground, with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower. When the Long Island Rail Road's new station, below the existing levels, opens, Grand Central will offer a total of 75 tracks and 48 platforms. The terminal covers an area of 48 acres.

The terminal serves commuters traveling on the Metro-North Railroad to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York State, and Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut.

Although the terminal has been properly called "Grand Central Terminal" since 1913, many people continue to refer to it as "Grand Central Station". Technically, "Grand Central Station" is the name of the nearby post office, as well as the name of a previous rail station on the site, and is also used to refer to a New York City subway station at the same location.

Now, the Heart of New York City

Completely restored back to its 1913 splendor, Grand Central has become a midtown destination for five exquisite restaurants and cocktail lounges, 20 casual international eateries in the lower level Dining Concourse, gourmet foods from the Grand Central Market and the 50 unique specialty shops throughout the concourses, all in to addition to transportation.

Grand Central has also transformed itself into a venue for ongoing public events.  Throughout the year, Vanderbilt Hall, the Terminal's 12,000 square foot former Main Waiting Room, is the site for ongoing free promotions and entertainment ranging from tennis exhibits to the annual Holiday Fair which brings 72 craftsmen, artisans and international importers to the Terminal selling an outstanding array of merchandise for holiday gifts.

Grand Central has become an international example of a successful urban project that gave new life to an historic building which otherwise would have been discarded and destroyed.

Tours

Take a private walking tour through Grand Central Terminal. Jones Lang LaSalle offers an outstanding one-hour professionally guided tour of this historic building that traces its history from the original 1800's Grand Central Depot through its dramatic restoration in the 1990's to its transformation into today's New York City destination for dining, shopping, gourmet fresh food and public events, in addition to transportation. Tours are offered seven days a week from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (excluding holidays).

• Ideal for tourists, tour groups, city residents, out-of-town guests, company functions, senior citizens groups, school groups (sixth grade and higher), birthdays or anniversaries.
• Only $5.00 per person for groups over 10 people. $50.00 for groups under 10.
• Two to three weeks in advance booking is required. (Depending on size of group.) 
• Payment must be received prior to the tour date. 
• Arrange for lunch, dinner or cocktails before or after your tour at one of Grand Central's fine restaurants and lounges.

Book Your Tour By Phone

Please call at (212) 340-2345, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Tour dates are subject to availability of tour guides.

Tour Information

Private group tours can be arranged by calling the Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. group tourism department at (212) 340-3404 Monday - Friday during business hours. The private tours are given seven days a week with flexible times. Three weeks reservation and full prepayment are required. The cost for this one-hour walking tour is $5.00 per person for groups of ten people and over or a $50 flat fee for groups of less than ten. Free public tours are given on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30pm. The Wednesday tour meets at the Round Information Booth and is given by the Municipal Art Society (212) 935-3960 . The Friday tours meets outside on 42nd Street in front of the Phillip Morris Building/Whitney Museum entrance across the street from Grand Central and is given by the Grand Central Partnership (212) 883-2420 .

Directions

Grand Central is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, on 42nd Street and Park Avenue.

Grand Central can be accessed by all forms of public transportation including:

Train - MTA Metro-North Railroad
Subway - 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines
Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104, Q32

There is a limited amount of private parking facilities in the Grand Central Neighborhood. Parking on adjoining side streets is limited to specific days and times and is metered. No luggage storage available.

Hours

Grand Central Terminal is open to the public daily from 5:30 AM until 1:30 AM.
Grand Central's shops, restaurants and Market are open seven days a week during the following hours:

Retail Stores

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Dining Concourse

Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Restaurants and Lounges

Times vary. Please contact each restaurant individually.

Grand Central Market

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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