How long does it take from Times Sq–42 St to Canal St by metro?

The journey from Times Sq–42 St to Canal St takes approximately 15 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 7.2 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Times Sq–42 St to Canal St?

The token fare from Times Sq–42 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 Times Sq–42 St for Canal St?

At Times Sq–42 St, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd. Look for the electronic board showing "Astoria–Ditmars Blvd".

What is the last train from Times Sq–42 St to Canal St?

The last train from Times Sq–42 St towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Canal St back towards Times Sq–42 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Times Sq–42 St to Canal St?

There are 4 stops between Times Sq–42 St and Canal St on the N/Q/R/W (Broadway). The stations are: Times Sq–42 St, 42 St–Bryant Pk, 34 St–Herald Sq, 14 St–Union Sq, Canal St.

Times Sq–42 St To Canal St

ShortestShortest Route

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

15 min

Total time

stops

7.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Times Sq–42 St	05:00	00:30	Towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd
Canal St	05:00	00:30	Towards Times Sq–42 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

0.97 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~29 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹54

Auto

₹116

Cab

₹208

Estimates for 7.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Times Sq–42 St

underground

Times Sq–42 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Times Sq–42 St exit 1· Times Square♿

Times Sq–42 St exit 2· Times Square♿

Times Sq–42 St exit 3· Times Square♿

Times Sq–42 St exit 4· Times Square♿

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

Facilities

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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