Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Washington Square Park by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown A or C train from Fulton St to W 4 St-Wash Sq. The trip takes about 29 minutes door to door on a weekday. The A or C train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Washington Square Park
- A / C
- Walk 16 minto Fulton St
- A / C A or C trainFrom Fulton St, uptown3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Washington Square ParkWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 16 minutes from the Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Fulton St.
- Take an uptown A or C train from Fulton St to W 4 St-Wash Sq. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From W 4 St-Wash Sq, walk about 6 minutes to Washington Square Park.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Astor Pl: about 31 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 | A or C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 5 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 32 minutes, and the A or C train comes about every 20 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The A and C trains all stop at both Fulton St and W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (A 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.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Washington Square Park: common questions
How do I get from Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Washington Square Park by public transit?
Take an uptown A or C train from Fulton St to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
How long does it take?
About 29 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The A or C 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 32 minutes, and the A or C train comes about every 20 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C 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
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to LaGuardia Airport
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Times Square
- JFK Airport to Washington Square Park
- LaGuardia Airport to Washington Square Park
- Penn Station to Washington Square 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)
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side): 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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