Bay Ridge to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to 49 St. The trip takes about 61 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 49 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Bay Ridge to Midtown Manhattan
- R
- Walk 2 minto 86 St
- R R trainFrom 86 St, Manhattan-bound27 stops, about 52 min
- Get off at 49 St
- Midtown ManhattanWalk about 6 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 49 St. It's 27 stops, about 52 minutes.
- From 49 St, walk about 6 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to 36 St, then take a Manhattan-bound D train from 36 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr: about 49 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to 59 St, then take a Manhattan-bound N train from 59 St to 49 St: about 50 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) | 61 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 59 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 59 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 51 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 86 St to 49 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 Times Sq-42 St. The next stop is 49 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 49 St (R platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown only). 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 Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from Bay Ridge to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound R train from 86 St to 49 St.
How long does it take?
About 61 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 59 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 51 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 86 St to 49 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 Financial District
- Bay Ridge to Downtown Brooklyn
- Bay Ridge to Long Island City
- Financial District to Midtown Manhattan
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Midtown Manhattan
- 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)
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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