9/11 Memorial & Museum to Union Square by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown R or W train from Cortlandt St to 14 St-Union Sq. The trip takes about 19 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 14 St-Union Sq between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Union Square
- R / W
- Walk 6 minto Cortlandt St
- R / W R or W trainFrom Cortlandt St, uptown5 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at 14 St-Union Sq
- Union SquareWalk about 3 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 14 St-Union Sq. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 3 minutes to Union Square.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to 14 St-Union Sq: about 22 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) | 19 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 19 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 19 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 18 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 14 St-Union Sq.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 8 St-NYU. The next stop is 14 St-Union Sq. 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; 14 St-Union Sq (W 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 Union Square: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Union Square by public transit?
Take an uptown R or W train from Cortlandt St to 14 St-Union Sq.
How long does it take?
About 19 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 19 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 18 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
- JFK Airport to Union Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Union Square
- Penn Station to Union Square
- 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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