How long does it take from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Times Sq–42 St by metro?

The journey from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Times Sq–42 St takes approximately 18 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 8.8 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Times Sq–42 St?

The token fare from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Times Sq–42 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 Van Cortlandt Park–242 St for Times Sq–42 St?

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 Times Sq–42 St?

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 Times Sq–42 St back towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242 St to Times Sq–42 St?

There are 4 stops between Van Cortlandt Park–242 St and Times Sq–42 St 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 Times Sq–42 St

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

8.8 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
Times Sq–42 St	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

1.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹136

Cab

₹244

Estimates for 8.8 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

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Arrival 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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access