How long does it take from 72 St to Canal St by metro?

The journey from 72 St to Canal St takes approximately 25 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 9.4 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from 72 St to Canal St?

The token fare from 72 St to Canal 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 72 St for Canal St?

At 72 St, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards South Ferry. Look for the electronic board showing "South Ferry".

What is the last train from 72 St to Canal St?

The last train from 72 St towards South Ferry departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Canal St back towards 72 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from 72 St to Canal St?

There are 5 stops between 72 St and Canal St on the 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave). The stations are: 72 St, Times Sq–42 St.

72 St To Canal St

ShortestShortest Route

72 St

Platform 1·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards South Ferry

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

Times Sq–42 St

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.2 km

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

interchange Times Sq–42 St — 5 min

Platform 1 · N/Q/R/W (Broadway) ·Platform 3 Towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd

+5 min

Times Sq–42 St

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·N/Q/R/W (Broadway)Towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd

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

42 St–Bryant Pk

orange interchange

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

34 St–Herald Sq

orange interchange

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

14 St–Union Sq

green interchange

+11.31 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Canal St

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.2 km

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

Route on the map

5stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
72 St	05:00	23:00	Towards South Ferry
Canal St	05:00	00:30	Towards 72 St

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

1.27 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹66

Auto

₹142

Cab

₹256

Estimates for 9.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)

WoodlawnCrown Heights–Utica Av

1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)

Departure station

72 St

underground

72 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Canal St

underground

Canal St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Canal St exit 1· SoHo, Chinatown♿

Canal St exit 2· SoHo, Chinatown♿

Canal St exit 3· SoHo, Chinatown♿

Canal St exit 4· SoHo, Chinatown♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access