Chelsea to Downtown Brooklyn by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown C train from 23 St to Jay St-MetroTech. The trip takes about 22 minutes door to door on a weekday. The C train comes about every 9 minutes during the day. The C train doesn't run from 23 St to Jay St-MetroTech between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Chelsea to Downtown Brooklyn
- C
- Walk 2 minto 23 St
- C C trainFrom 23 St, downtown8 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at Jay St-MetroTech
- Downtown BrooklynWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Chelsea to 23 St.
- Take a downtown C train from 23 St to Jay St-MetroTech. It's 8 stops, about 17 minutes.
- From Jay St-MetroTech, walk about 3 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown E train from 23 St to 14 St, then take a downtown A train from 14 St to Jay St-MetroTech: about 24 minutes.
- Take a downtown F train from 23 St to Jay St-MetroTech: about 29 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 | C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 22 min | About every 9 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 21 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 21 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 22 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
- Know your stop. Get ready after High St. The next stop is Jay St-MetroTech. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 23 St (C platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jay St-MetroTech (C 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.
Chelsea to Downtown Brooklyn: common questions
How do I get from Chelsea to Downtown Brooklyn by public transit?
Take a downtown C train from 23 St to Jay St-MetroTech.
How long does it take?
About 22 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 21 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 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 22 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
- Chelsea to JFK Airport
- Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport
- Chelsea to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- LaGuardia Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- Williamsburg to Downtown Brooklyn
- 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)
- Chelsea: 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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