9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown R or W train from Cortlandt St to 49 St. The trip takes about 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. The R or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from Cortlandt St to 49 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan
- R / W
- Walk 6 minto Cortlandt St
- R / W R or W trainFrom Cortlandt St, uptown10 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at 49 St
- Midtown ManhattanWalk about 6 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 an uptown R or W train from Cortlandt St to 49 St. It's 10 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From 49 St, walk about 6 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 50 St: about 30 minutes.
- Take an uptown A or E train from Chambers St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown B, D, F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr: about 31 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 | R or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 31 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 30 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 30 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 29 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The R and W trains all stop at both Cortlandt St and 49 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Times Sq-42 St. The next stop is 49 St. 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 (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 49 St (W platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown only). 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 Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take an uptown R or W train from Cortlandt St to 49 St.
How long does it take?
About 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 30 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The R or W train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 29 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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
- Financial District to Midtown Manhattan
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Midtown Manhattan
- Williamsburg to Midtown Manhattan
- 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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