Financial District to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 86 St. The trip takes about 36 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Financial District to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- 4 / 5
- Walk 7 minto Wall St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Wall St, uptown6 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at 86 St
- Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumWalk about 12 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 7 minutes from Financial District to Wall St.
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 86 St. It's 6 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From 86 St, walk about 12 minutes to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
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 | 4 or 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 36 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 36 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 36 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 47 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Wall St and 86 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 59 St. The next stop is 86 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue at 88th Street. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Wall St (5 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 86 St (5 platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown local only). 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 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 86 St.
How long does it take?
About 36 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 4 or 5 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 47 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 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
- JFK Airport to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- LaGuardia Airport to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Penn Station to Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- 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)
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: visitor information
- 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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