How long does it take from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle by metro?

The journey from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle takes approximately 4 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 2 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle?

The token fare from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle is ₹2.9. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.9 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.9.

Which platform at 42 St–Port Authority for 59 St–Columbus Circle?

At 42 St–Port Authority, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Inwood–207 St. Look for the electronic board showing "Inwood–207 St".

What is the last train from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle?

The last train from 42 St–Port Authority towards Inwood–207 St departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from 59 St–Columbus Circle back towards 42 St–Port Authority departs at 23:00.

How many stops from 42 St–Port Authority to 59 St–Columbus Circle?

There are 1 stop between 42 St–Port Authority and 59 St–Columbus Circle on the A/C/E (8 Ave). The stations are: 42 St–Port Authority, 59 St–Columbus Circle.

42 St–Port Authority To 59 St–Columbus Circle

ShortestShortest Route

42 St–Port Authority

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·A/C/E (8 Ave)Towards Inwood–207 St

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

59 St–Columbus Circle

Arrive Platform 2·underground2 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

4 min

Total time

stops

2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
42 St–Port Authority	05:00	00:30	Towards Inwood–207 St
59 St–Columbus Circle	05:00	23:00	Towards 42 St–Port Authority

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.9

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.9

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.9

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your New York City Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.27 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~8 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹22

Auto

₹54

Cab

₹94

Estimates for 2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

A/C/E (8 Ave)

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A/C/E (8 Ave)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

A/C/E (8 Ave)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

A/C/E (8 Ave)

Departure station

42 St–Port Authority

underground

42 St–Port Authority, New York, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

42 St–Port Authority exit 1· Port Authority, Times Square♿

42 St–Port Authority exit 2· Port Authority, Times Square♿

42 St–Port Authority exit 3· Port Authority, Times Square♿

42 St–Port Authority exit 4· Port Authority, Times Square♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

59 St–Columbus Circle

underground

59 St–Columbus Circle, New York, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines