Looking for luggage storage near Grand Central? BagsAway doesn't have a location inside the terminal, but staffed partner shops in Midtown are about 17 to 20 minutes' walk away, or a quick ride on the 42nd Street Shuttle to Times Square. The nearest, Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden, is about 17 minutes' walk southwest, and every New York location starts from $0.90 per bag per hour.
Why store your bags near Grand Central
Grand Central Terminal, at 42nd Street and Park Avenue, is where Metro-North trains from the Hudson Valley and Connecticut arrive, and the LIRR now runs into Grand Central Madison beneath it. If you arrive before hotel check-in, have checked out before an evening train, or simply want to see Midtown without a suitcase, storing your bags lets you enjoy the city hands-free. The terminal itself is worth a look too, so you'll want your hands free for the Main Concourse.
Nearest BagsAway locations to Grand Central
Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden (near Herald Square) is the closest, about 17 minutes' walk southwest. It is open Monday to Saturday, so check the listing's hours before you book.
BagsAway storage location in the Theater District is about 19 minutes' walk west, or take the 42nd Street Shuttle one stop to Times Sq–42 St and walk about 8 minutes north. It's a good choice if you're spending the day around Times Square or seeing a Broadway show.
Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden (by Penn Station) is about 19 minutes' walk southwest and opens 9am to 10pm every day. Pick it if you're heading on to Penn Station for an Amtrak, LIRR or NJ Transit train later.
All of these start from $0.90 per bag per hour. Every booking includes up to $2,500 protection per order, and you can cancel before drop-off if your plans change. Compare every option on the New York luggage storage page.
Getting there from Grand Central
Grand Central–42 St station is served by the 4, 5 and 6 lines, the 7 line and the 42nd Street Shuttle. With bags, the Shuttle is the simplest hop west: one stop takes you to Times Sq–42 St, where you can change to the 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R and W lines, or walk to the Theater District location above. For the locations near Penn Station, take the 1, 2 or 3 from Times Sq–42 St one stop to 34 St–Penn Station.
What to do nearby without your bags
With your luggage stored, start with the terminal's Main Concourse and its famous ceiling, then walk to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park and the New York Public Library's main branch on Fifth Avenue. Rockefeller Center is a short walk north, and the United Nations headquarters is east along 42nd Street. Times Square is one Shuttle stop away.
Tips for storing luggage near Grand Central
- Choose the location closest to where you'll finish your day, not where you start it, so you don't double back with bags.
- If you're catching a train from Penn Station later, store near Penn Station and collect your bags on the way.
- Check opening hours before booking; they vary by location and some close on Sundays.
- Keep your passport, medication and valuables with you rather than in stored luggage.