Empire State Building to New York Stock Exchange by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Rector St. The trip takes about 27 minutes door to door on a weekday. The R or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from 34 St-Herald Sq to Rector St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Empire State Building to New York Stock Exchange
- R / W
- Walk 6 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- R / W R or W trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, downtown9 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Rector St
- New York Stock ExchangeWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 6 minutes from Empire State Building to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Rector St. It's 9 stops, about 16 minutes.
- From Rector St, walk about 6 minutes to New York Stock Exchange.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 6 train from 33 St to 14 St-Union Sq, then take a downtown 4 or 5 train from 14 St-Union Sq to Wall St: 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 | R or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 27 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 26 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 26 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 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 R and W trains all stop at both 34 St-Herald Sq and Rector St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Cortlandt St. The next stop is Rector St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Rector St (R 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.
Empire State Building to New York Stock Exchange: common questions
How do I get from Empire State Building to New York Stock Exchange by public transit?
Take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Rector St.
How long does it take?
About 27 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The R or W 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 30 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
- Empire State Building to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Empire State Building to Central Park
- JFK Airport to New York Stock Exchange
- LaGuardia Airport to New York Stock Exchange
- Penn Station to New York Stock Exchange
- 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)
- Empire State Building: 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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