How long does it take from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av by metro?

The journey from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av takes approximately 27 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 10.6 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av?

The token fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av 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 Van Cortlandt Park–242 St for 57 St–7 Av?

At Van Cortlandt Park–242 St, 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 Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av?

The last train from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from 57 St–7 Av back towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to 57 St–7 Av?

There are 5 stops between Van Cortlandt Park–242 St and 57 St–7 Av on the 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave). The stations are: Van Cortlandt Park–242 St, 125 St, 96 St, 72 St, Times Sq–42 St.

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St To 57 St–7 Av

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

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

96 St

+9 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

72 St

+13.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Times Sq–42 St

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.8 km

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

interchange Times Sq–42 St — 5 min

Platform 1 · N/Q/R/W (Broadway) ·Platform 3 Towards Astoria–Ditmars Blvd

+5 min

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

57 St–7 Av

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Van Cortlandt Park–242 St	05:00	00:30	Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St
57 St–7 Av	05:00	23:00	Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 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

1.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹74

Auto

₹158

Cab

₹284

Estimates for 10.6 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

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

underground

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

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St exit 1· Van Cortlandt Park–242 St area♿

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

57 St–7 Av

underground

57 St–7 Av, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines