How long does it take from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 St by metro?

The journey from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 St takes approximately 23 minutes by New York City Subway, covering 8.6 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 St?

The token fare from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 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 W 4 St–Washington Sq for 72 St?

At W 4 St–Washington Sq, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Inwood–207 St. Look for the electronic board showing "Inwood–207 St".

What is the last train from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 St?

The last train from W 4 St–Washington Sq towards Inwood–207 St departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from 72 St back towards W 4 St–Washington Sq departs at 23:00.

How many stops from W 4 St–Washington Sq to 72 St?

There are 4 stops between W 4 St–Washington Sq and 72 St on the A/C/E (8 Ave). The stations are: W 4 St–Washington Sq, 14 St.

W 4 St–Washington Sq To 72 St

ShortestShortest Route

W 4 St–Washington Sq

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·A/C/E (8 Ave)Towards Inwood–207 St

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

14 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground2 km

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

interchange 14 St — 5 min

Platform 2 · 1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave) ·Platform 2 Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

+5 min

14 St

Platform 2·underground·1/2/3 (Broadway–7 Ave)Towards Van Cortlandt Park–242 St

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

34 St–Penn Station

+4.5 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

Times Sq–42 St

yellow interchange

+9 min

4.5 min · 2.2 km

72 St

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.6 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
W 4 St–Washington Sq	05:00	00:30	Towards Inwood–207 St
72 St	05:00	23:00	Towards W 4 St–Washington Sq

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

1.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.9

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹134

Cab

₹240

Estimates for 8.6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Van Cortlandt Park–242 StSouth Ferry

A/C/E (8 Ave)

WoodlawnCrown Heights–Utica Av

A/C/E (8 Ave)

Inwood–207 StHigh St

A/C/E (8 Ave)

145 StConey Island–Stillwell Av

A/C/E (8 Ave)

Departure station

W 4 St–Washington Sq

underground

W 4 St–Washington Sq, New York, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

W 4 St–Washington Sq exit 1· Washington Square, Greenwich Village♿

W 4 St–Washington Sq exit 2· Washington Square, Greenwich Village♿

W 4 St–Washington Sq exit 3· Washington Square, Greenwich Village♿

W 4 St–Washington Sq exit 4· Washington Square, Greenwich Village♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

72 St

underground

72 St, New York, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines