Bay Ridge to Financial District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to Rector St. The trip takes about 44 minutes door to door on a weekday. The R train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The R train doesn't run from 86 St to Rector St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Bay Ridge to Financial District
- R
- Walk 2 minto 86 St
- R R trainFrom 86 St, Manhattan-bound16 stops, about 33 min
- Get off at Rector St
- Financial DistrictWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Bay Ridge to 86 St.
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to Rector St. It's 16 stops, about 33 minutes.
- From Rector St, walk about 9 minutes to Financial District.
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) | 44 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 43 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at 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 44 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 86 St to Rector St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Whitehall St-South Ferry. The next stop is Rector 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: 86 St (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Rector St (R 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.
Bay Ridge to Financial District: common questions
How do I get from Bay Ridge to Financial District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to Rector St.
How long does it take?
About 44 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 43 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The R 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 44 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 86 St to Rector St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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
- Bay Ridge to Midtown Manhattan
- Bay Ridge to Downtown Brooklyn
- Bay Ridge to Long Island City
- 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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