How long does it take from South Ferry to 59 St by metro?

The journey from South Ferry to 59 St takes approximately 31 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 12.8 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Ferry to 59 St?

The token fare from South Ferry to 59 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 South Ferry for 59 St?

At South Ferry, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St. Look for the electronic board showing "Van Cortlandt Park–242 St".

What is the last train from South Ferry to 59 St?

The last train from South Ferry towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from 59 St back towards South Ferry departs at 00:30.

How many stops from South Ferry to 59 St?

There are 6 stops between South Ferry and 59 St on the 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave). The stations are: South Ferry, Wall St, Fulton St.

South Ferry To 59 St

ShortestShortest Route

South Ferry

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

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

Wall St

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Fulton St

green interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.4 km

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

interchange Fulton St — 5 min

Platform 1 · 4/5/6 (Lexington Ave) ·Platform 3 Towards Woodlawn

+5 min

Fulton St

red interchangeblue interchange

Platform 3·underground·4/5/6 (Lexington Ave)Towards Woodlawn

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

Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall

+4.32 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

14 St–Union Sq

yellow interchange

+8.64 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

Grand Central–42 St

+12.96 min

4.32 min · 2.1 km

59 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

12.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
South Ferry	05:00	00:30	Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St
59 St	05:00	23:00	Towards South Ferry

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

1.73 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.79 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹86

Auto

₹184

Cab

₹332

Estimates for 12.8 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)

WoodlawnCrown Heights–Utica Av

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

South Ferry

underground

South Ferry, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

South Ferry exit 1· Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park♿

South Ferry exit 2· Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

59 St

underground

59 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines