How long does it take from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq by metro?

The journey from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq takes approximately 22 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 8.1 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq?

The token fare from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq 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 86 St for 34 St–Herald Sq?

At 86 St, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Crown Heights–Utica Av. Look for the electronic board showing "Crown Heights–Utica Av".

What is the last train from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq?

The last train from 86 St towards Crown Heights–Utica Av departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 34 St–Herald Sq back towards 86 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from 86 St to 34 St–Herald Sq?

There are 4 stops between 86 St and 34 St–Herald Sq on the 4/5/6 (Lexington Ave). The stations are: 86 St, 59 St, Grand Central–42 St, 14 St–Union Sq.

86 St To 34 St–Herald Sq

ShortestShortest Route

86 St

Platform 1·underground·4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)Towards Crown Heights–Utica Av

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

59 St

+4.32 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

Grand Central–42 St

+8.64 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

14 St–Union Sq

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.3 km

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

interchange 14 St–Union Sq — 5 min

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

+5 min

14 St–Union Sq

green interchange

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

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

34 St–Herald Sq

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.1 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
86 St	05:00	23:00	Towards Crown Heights–Utica Av
34 St–Herald Sq	05:00	00:30	Towards 86 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

1.09 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹58

Auto

₹128

Cab

₹228

Estimates for 8.1 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)

WoodlawnCrown Heights–Utica Av

4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)

Departure station

86 St

underground

86 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

34 St–Herald Sq

underground

34 St–Herald Sq, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

34 St–Herald Sq exit 1· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 2· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 3· Herald Square, Macy's♿

34 St–Herald Sq exit 4· Herald Square, Macy's♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access