How long does it take from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Queensboro Plaza by metro?

The journey from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Queensboro Plaza takes approximately 34 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 14.2 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Queensboro Plaza?

The token fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Queensboro Plaza 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 Queensboro Plaza?

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 Queensboro Plaza?

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 Queensboro Plaza back towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Queensboro Plaza?

There are 7 stops between Van Cortlandt Park–242 St and Queensboro Plaza 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 Queensboro Plaza

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

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Lexington Av–59 St

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Queensboro Plaza

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

14.2 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
Queensboro Plaza	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

1.92 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.88 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹200

Cab

₹362

Estimates for 14.2 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

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