Financial District to Coney Island Boardwalk by subway
Quick answer: Take a Brooklyn-bound 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take a Southbound N or Q train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. The trip takes about 64 minutes door to door on a weekday (61 to 66 depending on the connection). The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Financial District to Coney Island Boardwalk
- 2 / 3
- N / Q
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom Wall St, Brooklyn-bound5 stops, about 10 min
- Change at Atlantic Av-Barclays CtrWalk about 6 min
- N / Q N or Q trainFrom Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Southbound18 stops, about 35 min
- Get off at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Coney Island BoardwalkWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Brooklyn-bound 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- At Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk about 6 minutes to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr for the N or Q train.
- Take a Southbound N or Q train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. It's 18 stops, about 35 minutes.
- From Coney Island-Stillwell Av, walk about 11 minutes to the Coney Island Boardwalk.
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 | Runs all night | 64 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 63 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 64 min | About every 5 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 72 minutes, and the N or Q train comes about every 10 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both Wall St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- Take the first train that comes. The N and Q trains all stop at both Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Know your stop. Get ready after W 8 St-NY Aquarium. The next stop is Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Wall St (3 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Q platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Coney Island-Stillwell Av (Q 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.
Financial District to Coney Island Boardwalk: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to Coney Island Boardwalk by public transit?
Take a Brooklyn-bound 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, then take a Southbound N or Q train from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
How long does it take?
About 64 minutes door to door on a weekday, 61 to 66 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 63 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 72 minutes, and the N or Q train comes about every 10 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
- Financial District to JFK Airport
- Financial District to LaGuardia Airport
- Financial District to Times Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Grand Central Terminal to Coney Island Boardwalk
- 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)
- Financial District: 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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