Coney Island to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown R or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St. The trip takes about 56 minutes door to door on a weekday (54 to 59 depending on the connection). The N or Q train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Coney Island to Flatiron District
- N / Q
- R / W
- N / Q N or Q trainFrom Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Manhattan-bound14 stops, about 46 min
- Change at 14 St-Union Sq
- R / W R or W trainFrom 14 St-Union Sq, uptown1 stop, about 2 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 14 St-Union Sq. It's 14 stops, about 46 minutes.
- Take an uptown R or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St. It's 1 stop, about 2 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 2 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound F train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 23 St: about 63 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 | N or Q train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 56 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 58 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 58 min | About every 5 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 50 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The N and Q trains all stop at both Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
- Take the first train that comes. The R and W trains all stop at both 14 St-Union Sq and 23 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Coney Island-Stillwell Av (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (W 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.
Coney Island to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Coney Island to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown R or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 56 minutes door to door on a weekday, 54 to 59 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 58 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 14 St-Union Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 50 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W 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
- Coney Island to Midtown Manhattan
- Coney Island to Financial District
- Coney Island to Downtown Brooklyn
- 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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