Chelsea to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown F or M train from 23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. The F or M train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Chelsea to Midtown Manhattan
- F / M
- Walk 11 minto 23 St
- F / M F or M trainFrom 23 St, uptown3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Midtown ManhattanWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 11 minutes from Chelsea to 23 St.
- Take an uptown F or M train from 23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 2 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown E train from 23 St to 7 Av, then take a downtown B or D train from 7 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr: about 20 minutes.
- Take a downtown C or E train from 23 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown B, D or F train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr: about 22 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 | F or M train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 18 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 17 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 17 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 19 minutes, and the F or M train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The F and M trains all stop at both 23 St and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 23 St (M platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (M 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 Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from Chelsea to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take an uptown F or M train from 23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 17 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The F or M 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 19 minutes, and the F or M 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
- Chelsea to JFK Airport
- Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport
- Chelsea to Financial District
- 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)
- 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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