How long does it take from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St by metro?

The journey from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St takes approximately 17 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 6 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St?

The token fare from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St 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 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr for Van Cortlandt Park–242 St?

At 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards 145 St. Look for the electronic board showing "145 St".

What is the last train from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St?

The last train from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr towards 145 St departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St back towards 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr departs at 23:00.

How many stops from 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr to Van Cortlandt Park–242 St?

There are 3 stops between 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr and Van Cortlandt Park–242 St on the B/D/F/M (6 Ave). The stations are: 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr, 59 St–Columbus Circle, 125 St.

47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr To Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

ShortestShortest Route

47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr

Platform 2·underground·B/D/F/M (6 Ave)Towards 145 St

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

59 St–Columbus Circle

+3.95 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

125 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.8 km

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

interchange 125 St — 5 min

Platform 2 · 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave) ·Platform 2 Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

+5 min

125 St

Platform 2·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.2 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr	05:00	23:00	Towards 145 St
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St	05:00	00:30	Towards 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr

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

0.81 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹46

Auto

₹102

Cab

₹182

Estimates for 6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

B/D/F/M (6 Ave)

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B/D/F/M (6 Ave)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

B/D/F/M (6 Ave)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

B/D/F/M (6 Ave)

Departure station

47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr

underground

47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

underground

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St exit 1· Van Cortlandt Park–242 St area♿

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St exit 2· Van Cortlandt Park–242 St area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines