Brooklyn Heights to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3 train from Clark St to 14 St, then take an uptown 1 train from 14 St to 23 St. The trip takes about 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Brooklyn Heights to Flatiron District
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- Walk 2 minto Clark St
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom Clark St, Manhattan-bound5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at 14 St
- 1 1 trainFrom 14 St, uptown2 stops, about 2 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Brooklyn Heights to Clark St.
- Take a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3 train from Clark St to 14 St. It's 5 stops, about 12 minutes.
- Take an uptown 1 train from 14 St to 23 St. It's 2 stops, about 2 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 11 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from Court St to 23 St: about 32 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3 train from Clark St to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St: about 35 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 | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 31 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both Clark St and 14 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Clark St (2 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (1 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.
Brooklyn Heights to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Brooklyn Heights to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3 train from Clark St to 14 St, then take an uptown 1 train from 14 St to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 30 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 14 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 20 minutes.
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 Heights to Midtown Manhattan
- Brooklyn Heights to Financial District
- Brooklyn Heights to Long Island City
- Williamsburg to Flatiron District
- Greenpoint to Flatiron District
- Bushwick to Flatiron 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)
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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