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

The journey from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to South Ferry takes approximately 49 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 19.2 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to South Ferry?

The token fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to South Ferry 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 South Ferry?

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 South Ferry?

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 South Ferry back towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to South Ferry?

There are 9 stops between Van Cortlandt Park–242 St and South Ferry on the 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave). The stations are: Van Cortlandt Park–242 St, 125 St.

Van Cortlandt Park–242 St To South Ferry

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 · A/C/E (8 Ave) ·Platform 1 Towards High St

+5 min

125 St

Platform 1·underground·A/C/E (8 Ave)Towards High St

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

59 St–Columbus Circle

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

42 St–Port Authority

yellow interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

34 St–Penn Station

Arrive Platform 1·underground6 km

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

interchange 34 St–Penn Station — 5 min

Platform 1 · 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave) ·Platform 1 Towards South Ferry

+5 min

34 St–Penn Station

Platform 1·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards South Ferry

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

14 St

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Chambers St

+9 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Fulton St

green interchangeblue interchange

+13.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Wall St

+18 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

South Ferry

Arrive Platform 1·underground11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

19.2 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
South Ferry	05:00	00:30	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

2.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.19 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹126

Auto

₹260

Cab

₹472

Estimates for 19.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

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