Grand Central–42 St To 59 St–Columbus Circle
ShortestShortest Route
Grand Central–42 St
Platform 2·underground·4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)Towards Woodlawn
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
59 St
+4.32 min4.32 min · 2.1 km
86 St
+8.64 min4.32 min · 2.1 km
125 St
Arrive Platform 2·underground6.3 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange 125 St — 5 min
Platform 2 · A/C/E (8 Ave) ·Platform 1 Towards High St
125 St
Platform 1·underground·A/C/E (8 Ave)Towards High St
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
59 St–Columbus Circle
Arrive Platform 1·underground2 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
22 min
Total time
4
stops
8.3 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central–42 St | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| 59 St–Columbus Circle | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
1.12 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.51 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~33 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.9
Bike
₹60
Auto
₹130
Cab
₹232
Estimates for 8.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Grand Central–42 St
Grand Central–42 St, New York, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
59 St–Columbus Circle
59 St–Columbus Circle, New York, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines