9/11 Memorial & Museum to American Museum of Natural History by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take an uptown B or C train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History. The trip takes about 39 minutes door to door on a weekday (38 to 42 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. The B or C train doesn't run from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to American Museum of Natural History
- 1
- B / C
- Walk 3 minto WTC Cortlandt
- 1 1 trainFrom WTC Cortlandt, uptown13 stops, about 18 min
- Change at 59 St-Columbus CircleWalk about 6 min
- B / C B or C trainFrom 59 St-Columbus Circle, uptown2 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at 81 St-Museum of Natural History
- American Museum of Natural HistoryWalk about 5 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 3 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to WTC Cortlandt.
- Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 59 St-Columbus Circle. It's 13 stops, about 18 minutes.
- At 59 St-Columbus Circle, walk about 6 minutes to 59 St-Columbus Circle for the B or C train.
- Take an uptown B or C train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History. It's 2 stops, about 4 minutes.
- From 81 St-Museum of Natural History, walk about 5 minutes to the American Museum of Natural History.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown C train from Fulton St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History: about 40 minutes.
- Take an uptown A train from Fulton St to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take an uptown B train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History: about 40 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 | 1 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The B and C trains all stop at both 59 St-Columbus Circle and 81 St-Museum of Natural History.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: WTC Cortlandt (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 59 St-Columbus Circle (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 59 St-Columbus Circle (B platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B platform) is not 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 American Museum of Natural History: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to American Museum of Natural History by public transit?
Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take an uptown B or C train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History.
How long does it take?
About 39 minutes door to door on a weekday, 38 to 42 depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B 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.
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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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