Astoria to Financial District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown 2 or 3 train from Times Sq-42 St to Wall St. The trip takes about 44 minutes door to door on a weekday (42 to 46 depending on the connection). The N or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Astoria to Financial District
- N / W
- 2 / 3
- N / W N or W trainFrom 30 Av, Manhattan-bound9 stops, about 20 min
- Change at Times Sq-42 StWalk about 6 min
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, downtown6 stops, about 14 min
- Get off at Wall St
- Financial District
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Times Sq-42 St. It's 9 stops, about 20 minutes.
- At Times Sq-42 St, walk about 6 minutes to Times Sq-42 St for the 2 or 3 train.
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from Times Sq-42 St to Wall St. It's 6 stops, about 14 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound N train from 30 Av to Lexington Av/59 St, then take a downtown 4 or 5 train from 59 St to Wall St: about 44 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 | N or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 44 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 44 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 43 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 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 N and W trains all stop at both 30 Av and Times Sq-42 St.
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both Times Sq-42 St and Wall St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Fulton St. The next stop is Wall St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- FiDi = Financial District. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 30 Av (W platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Wall St (3 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.
Astoria to Financial District: common questions
How do I get from Astoria to Financial District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown 2 or 3 train from Times Sq-42 St to Wall St.
How long does it take?
About 44 minutes door to door on a weekday, 42 to 46 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 44 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Times Sq-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 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
- Astoria to JFK Airport
- Astoria to LaGuardia Airport
- Astoria to Midtown Manhattan
- LaGuardia Airport to Financial District
- Empire State Building to Financial District
- Central Park to Financial District
- 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)
- Financial District: 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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