How long does it take from 96 St to Canal St by metro?

The journey from 96 St to Canal St takes approximately 29 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 11.6 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from 96 St to Canal St?

The token fare from 96 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 96 St for Canal St?

At 96 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 96 St to Canal St?

The last train from 96 St towards South Ferry departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Canal St back towards 96 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from 96 St to Canal St?

There are 6 stops between 96 St and Canal St on the 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave). The stations are: 96 St, 72 St, Times Sq–42 St.

96 St To Canal St

ShortestShortest Route

96 St

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

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

72 St

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Times Sq–42 St

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.4 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

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

11.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
96 St	05:00	23:00	Towards South Ferry
Canal St	05:00	00:30	Towards 96 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

1.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹170

Cab

₹306

Estimates for 11.6 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)

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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

96 St

underground

96 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