Financial District to Flatiron Building by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to 23 St. The trip takes about 25 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 Rector St to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Financial District to Flatiron Building
- R / W
- Walk 9 minto Rector St
- R / W R or W trainFrom Rector St, uptown7 stops, about 13 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron BuildingWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Financial District to Rector St.
- Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to 23 St. It's 7 stops, about 13 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 3 minutes to Flatiron Building.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown 6 train from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St-Baruch College: about 27 minutes.
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to 14 St, then take an uptown 1 train from 14 St to 23 St: about 26 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) | 25 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 25 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 Rector St and 23 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 14 St-Union Sq. The next stop is 23 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Rector St (W platform) is not 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.
Financial District to Flatiron Building: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to Flatiron Building by public transit?
Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 25 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 25 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
- Financial District to JFK Airport
- Financial District to LaGuardia Airport
- Financial District to Times Square
- JFK Airport to Flatiron Building
- LaGuardia Airport to Flatiron Building
- Grand Central Terminal to Flatiron Building
- 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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