The Metro-North Railroad connects Grand Central, US and Waterbury, US over a 385-mile route operated by MTA, calling at 12 stations across 4 states.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- MTA
- Service type
- Commuter Rail
- Endpoints
- Grand Central ↔ Waterbury
- Distance
- 385 mi
- Frequency
- Frequent service on six lines
- Stations
- 12
- States served
- 4 (US, ST, NY, CT)
- Typical fare range
- $5 – $23
Route guide
The Metro-North Railroad is a commuter rail service operated by MTA. Trains run Frequent service on six lines over 385 miles of mainline track between Grand Central and Waterbury, calling at 12 intermediate and terminal stations across 4 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.
What to watch for: Hudson Line — perhaps the most beautiful commuter rail ride in the country, hugging the river from Marble Hill to Poughkeepsie; Long Island Sound on the New Haven Line.
History & service notes
Formed in 1983 to operate former New York Central, New Haven, and Erie commuter lines under the MTA. Service runs on third-rail DC and 11 kV AC overhead. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.
Equipment
Typical consist on the Metro-North Railroad includes m7 and M8 multiple-units, P32AC-DM dual-mode locomotives, Bombardier Shoreliners. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from Grand Central to Waterbury. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- Grand Central — Grand Central, US
- 125th — 125th, ST
- Yankees Stadium — Yankees Stadium, US
- Yonkers — Yonkers, NY
- Tarrytown — Tarrytown, US
- Croton-Harmon — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
- Poughkeepsie — Poughkeepsie, NY
- Rye — Rye, US
- Stamford — Stamford, CT
- New Haven Union Station — New Haven, CT
- Danbury — Danbury, US
- Waterbury — Waterbury, US
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Central | 125th | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| 125th | Yankees Stadium | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Yankees Stadium | Yonkers | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Yonkers | Tarrytown | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Tarrytown | Croton-on-Hudson | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Croton-on-Hudson | Poughkeepsie | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Poughkeepsie | Rye | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Rye | Stamford | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Stamford | New Haven | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| New Haven | Danbury | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| Danbury | Waterbury | 35 mi | 52m | $8 – $13 |
| 125th | Waterbury | 350 mi | 7h 10m | $8 – $21 |
| Grand Central | Yankees Stadium | 70 mi | 1h 34m | $8 – $13 |
| Yankees Stadium | Waterbury | 315 mi | 6h 28m | $8 – $20 |
| Grand Central | Yonkers | 105 mi | 2h 16m | $8 – $13 |
| Yonkers | Waterbury | 280 mi | 5h 46m | $8 – $19 |
| Grand Central | Tarrytown | 140 mi | 2h 58m | $8 – $14 |
| Tarrytown | Waterbury | 245 mi | 5h 4m | $8 – $18 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Grand Central, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Waterbury. The corridor passes through cities including Grand Central, 125th, and Waterbury, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.
Further Reading on the Metro-North Railroad
- Riding the Metro-North Railroad: a first-timer's full-route diary
- Best window seats and viewing tips along the line