How to Get to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (From Anywhere in NYC)

Getting to SUMMIT is easy—it’s effectively attached to Grand Central Terminal, one of NYC’s best-connected hubs. Follow the signs and you’ll be at the elevators in minutes.

Wayfinding signage guides you from Grand Central concourses to SUMMIT.

Subway

• Lines 4, 5, 6, 7 and S to Grand Central–42 St.
• Follow signs to One Vanderbilt or SUMMIT; street-level access at Vanderbilt Ave.

Timing

• Add 10–15 minutes for security and elevator queues
• Earlier slots move fastest

Walking

• From Bryant Park or Times Square: Stroll east along 42nd Street.
• From Fifth Avenue: Head east to Grand Central; look for the spire.

Tip: For exterior photos, use the Park Ave viaduct curve for framing.

Rideshare and Drop-off

• Vanderbilt Ave side streets are best for quick drop-offs.
• Avoid double-parking delays by confirming the exact corner with your driver.

Safety Note

• Use widened sidewalks and marked crossings; reflections can be distracting even outside.

Nearby Pairings

• Grand Central (celestial ceiling), Chrysler Building portraits, Bryant Park lawn, New York Public Library.
• Architecture fans: loop around the Park Ave viaduct for classic Midtown vistas.

Tip: Early morning slots equal smoothest security and fastest elevators.