How long does it take from Bowling Green to 86 St by metro?

The journey from Bowling Green to 86 St takes approximately 26 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 12.6 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bowling Green to 86 St?

The token fare from Bowling Green to 86 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 Bowling Green for 86 St?

At Bowling Green, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Woodlawn. Look for the electronic board showing "Woodlawn".

What is the last train from Bowling Green to 86 St?

The last train from Bowling Green towards Woodlawn departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 86 St back towards Bowling Green departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Bowling Green to 86 St?

There are 6 stops between Bowling Green and 86 St on the 4/5/6 (Lexington Ave). The stations are: Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall, 14 St–Union Sq, Grand Central–42 St, 59 St, 86 St.

Bowling Green To 86 St

ShortestShortest Route

Bowling Green

Platform 2·underground·4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)Towards Woodlawn

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

Fulton St

red interchangeblue interchange

+4.32 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall

+8.64 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

Grand Central–42 St

+17.28 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

59 St

+21.6 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

86 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground12.6 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

12.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bowling Green	05:00	23:00	Towards Woodlawn
86 St	05:00	23:00	Towards Bowling Green

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

1.70 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹86

Auto

₹182

Cab

₹328

Estimates for 12.6 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

Bowling Green

underground

Bowling Green, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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