9/11 Memorial & Museum to Coney Island Boardwalk by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take a Southbound D or N train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. The trip takes about 68 minutes door to door on a weekday (64 to 70 depending on the connection). The R train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The R train doesn't run from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Coney Island Boardwalk
- R
- D / N
- Walk 6 minto Cortlandt St
- R R trainFrom Cortlandt St, downtown6 stops, about 14 min
- Change at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
- D / N D or N trainFrom Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Southbound12 stops, about 32 min
- Get off at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Coney Island BoardwalkWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 6 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Cortlandt St.
- Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. It's 6 stops, about 14 minutes.
- Take a Southbound D or N train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. It's 12 stops, about 32 minutes.
- From Coney Island-Stillwell Av, walk about 11 minutes to the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to DeKalb Av, then take a Southbound Q train from DeKalb Av to Coney Island-Stillwell Av: about 71 minutes.
- Take the X28 express bus from Broadway/Cedar St to W 17 St/Mermaid Av: about 65 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | D or N train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 68 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 74 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 74 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 71 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The D and N trains all stop at both Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 86 St. The next stop is Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Chambers St/WTC/Park Place/Cortlandt St (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Coney Island-Stillwell Av (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Coney Island Boardwalk: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Coney Island Boardwalk by public transit?
Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take a Southbound D or N train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
How long does it take?
About 68 minutes door to door on a weekday, 64 to 70 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 74 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 71 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Cortlandt St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Grand Central Terminal to Coney Island Boardwalk
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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