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

The journey from Queensboro Plaza to 96 St takes approximately 25 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 9.8 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Queensboro Plaza to 96 St?

The token fare from Queensboro Plaza to 96 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 Queensboro Plaza for 96 St?

At Queensboro Plaza, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av. Look for the electronic board showing "Coney Island–Stillwell Av".

What is the last train from Queensboro Plaza to 96 St?

The last train from Queensboro Plaza towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 96 St back towards Queensboro Plaza departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Queensboro Plaza to 96 St?

There are 5 stops between Queensboro Plaza and 96 St on the N/Q/R/W (Broadway). The stations are: Queensboro Plaza, Lexington Av–59 St, 57 St–7 Av, Times Sq–42 St.

Queensboro Plaza To 96 St

ShortestShortest Route

Queensboro Plaza

Platform 1·underground·N/Q/R/W (Broadway)Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av

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

Lexington Av–59 St

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

57 St–7 Av

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Times Sq–42 St

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.4 km

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

interchange Times Sq–42 St — 5 min

Platform 3 · 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave) ·Platform 1 Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

+5 min

Times Sq–42 St

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

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

72 St

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

96 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Queensboro Plaza	05:00	23:00	Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av
96 St	05:00	23:00	Towards Queensboro Plaza

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

1.32 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~39 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹68

Auto

₹148

Cab

₹266

Estimates for 9.8 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

N/Q/R/W (Broadway)

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N/Q/R/W (Broadway)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

N/Q/R/W (Broadway)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

N/Q/R/W (Broadway)

Departure station

Queensboro Plaza

underground

Queensboro Plaza, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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