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Metro Rail Canalside

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NFTA METRO RAIL Light Rail Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The METRO RAIL light rail (Metro Rail Canalside) has 13 stations departing from University Station and ending at Erie Canal Harbor Station.

Choose any of the METRO RAIL light rail stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Metro Rail Canalside (13 stops)

  • University Station

  • Lasalle Station

  • Amherst Station

  • Humboldt Station

  • Delavan-Canisius College

  • Utica Station

  • Summer-Best Station

  • Allen-Medical Campus Sta.

  • Fountain Plaza Station

  • Lafayette Station

  • Church St Station

  • Seneca Station

  • Erie Canal Harbor Station

METRO RAIL FAQ

  • What time does the METRO RAIL light rail start operating?

    Services on the METRO RAIL light rail start at 5:36 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the METRO RAIL light rail stop working?

    Services on the METRO RAIL light rail stop at 12:20 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the METRO RAIL light rail arrive?

    When does the Metro Rail Canalside light rail line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Metro Rail Canalside light rail line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a METRO RAIL light rail station near me?

    to view the nearest METRO RAIL light rail station.

NFTA METRO RAIL Light Rail Line Map - Metro Rail Canalside

METRO RAIL Light Rail Schedule

METRO RAIL light rail line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:36 AM-12:20 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:36 AM-12:20 AM12-22
Tue5:36 AM-12:20 AM12-22
Wed5:36 AM-12:20 AM12-22
Thu5:36 AM-12:20 AM12-22
Fri5:36 AM-12:20 AM12-22
Sat7:35 AM-12:20 AM15-30
Sun8:30 AM-11:20 PM20-29

NFTA Light Rail Service Alerts

See all updates on METRO RAIL (from University Station), including real-time status info, light rail delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of METRO RAIL (Metro Rail Canalside) and track the light rail as it moves on the map. Download the app for all NFTA - Metro-Tram info now.

METRO RAIL line light rail fare

NFTA METRO RAIL (Metro Rail Canalside) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about NFTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or NFTA - Metro-Tram’s official website.

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METRO RAIL (NFTA)

The first stop of the METRO RAIL light rail route is University Station and the last stop is Erie Canal Harbor Station. METRO RAIL (Metro Rail Canalside) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: METRO RAIL has 13 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 minutes.

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