Van Cortlandt Park–242 St To 34 St–Herald Sq
ShortestShortest Route
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St
Platform 1·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St
First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right
125 St
Arrive Platform 1·underground2.2 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange 125 St — 5 min
Platform 1 · B/D/F/M (6 Ave) ·Platform 1 Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av
125 St
Platform 1·underground·B/D/F/M (6 Ave)Towards Coney Island–Stillwell Av
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
59 St–Columbus Circle
+3.95 min3.95 min · 1.9 km
47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr
+7.9 min3.95 min · 1.9 km
42 St–Bryant Pk
+11.85 minyellow interchange
3.95 min · 1.9 km
34 St–Herald Sq
yellow interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground7.6 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
25 min
Total time
5
stops
9.8 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Van Cortlandt Park–242 St | 05:00 | 00:30 |
| 34 St–Herald Sq | 05:00 | 00:30 |
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
1.32 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
Departure station
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St, New York, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Key exits
1
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St exit 1· Van Cortlandt Park–242 St area♿
2
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St exit 2· Van Cortlandt Park–242 St area♿
Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
34 St–Herald Sq
34 St–Herald Sq, New York, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
34 St–Herald Sq exit 1· Herald Square, Macy's♿
2
34 St–Herald Sq exit 2· Herald Square, Macy's♿
3
34 St–Herald Sq exit 3· Herald Square, Macy's♿
4
34 St–Herald Sq exit 4· Herald Square, Macy's♿
Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access