Coney Island to Hudson Yards by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound D, N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/Broadway to W 34 St/Dyer Av. The trip takes about 70 minutes door to door on a weekday (66 to 72 depending on the connection). The D, N or Q train comes every few minutes during the day.
Coney Island to Hudson Yards
- D / N / Q
- M34 SBS
- D / N / Q D, N or Q trainFrom Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Manhattan-bound15 stops, about 50 min
- Change at 34 St-Herald SqWalk about 3 min to W 34 St/Broadway
- M34 SBS M34 Select Bus Service busFrom W 34 St/Broadway4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at W 34 St/Dyer Av
- Hudson YardsWalk about 4 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound D, N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 34 St-Herald Sq. It's 15 stops, about 50 minutes.
- At 34 St-Herald Sq, walk about 3 minutes to W 34 St/Broadway for the M34 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/Broadway to W 34 St/Dyer Av. It's 4 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From W 34 St/Dyer Av, walk about 4 minutes to Hudson Yards.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Hudson Yards-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to 34 St-Hudson Yards: about 77 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Sheepshead Bay, then take a Manhattan-bound B train from Sheepshead Bay to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/Broadway to W 34 St/Dyer Av: about 67 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 | D, N or Q train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 4:41 am | 12:22 am | 70 min | Every few minutes |
| Saturday | 5:31 am | 11:52 pm | 70 min | About every 5 minutes |
| Sunday | 5:02 am | 12:02 am | 68 min | Every few minutes |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:22 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:41 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 11:52 pm, and on Sunday night around 12:02 am.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The D, N and Q trains all stop at both Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Know your stop. Get ready after W 34 St/9 Av. The next stop is W 34 St/Dyer Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
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; 34 St-Herald Sq (N 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.
Coney Island to Hudson Yards: common questions
How do I get from Coney Island to Hudson Yards by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound D, N or Q train from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/Broadway to W 34 St/Dyer Av.
How long does it take?
About 70 minutes door to door on a weekday, 66 to 72 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 70 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 34 St-Herald Sq.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:22 am, and the first one in the morning around 4:41 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 11:52 pm, and on Sunday night around 12:02 am.
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 Hudson Yards
- Greenpoint to Hudson Yards
- Bushwick to Hudson Yards
- 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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