9/11 Memorial & Museum to Prospect Park by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to DeKalb Av, then take a Southbound B or Q train from DeKalb Av to Prospect Park. The trip takes about 46 minutes door to door on a weekday (44 to 48 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 DeKalb Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Prospect Park
- R
- B / Q
- Walk 6 minto Cortlandt St
- R R trainFrom Cortlandt St, downtown5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at DeKalb Av
- B / Q B or Q trainFrom DeKalb Av, Southbound3 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Prospect Park
- Prospect Park
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 DeKalb Av. It's 5 stops, about 12 minutes.
- Take a Southbound B or Q train from DeKalb Av to Prospect Park. It's 3 stops, about 8 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take a Southbound B or Q train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Prospect Park: about 49 minutes.
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take the B41 bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo: about 48 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 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 46 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 49 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 48 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 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.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The B and Q trains all stop at both DeKalb Av and Prospect Park.
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; DeKalb Av (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; DeKalb Av (Q platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Prospect Park (Q 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 Prospect Park: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Prospect Park by public transit?
Take a downtown R train from Cortlandt St to DeKalb Av, then take a Southbound B or Q train from DeKalb Av to Prospect Park.
How long does it take?
About 46 minutes door to door on a weekday, 44 to 48 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 49 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at DeKalb Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 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.
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 Prospect Park
- Penn Station to Prospect Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Prospect Park
- 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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