Financial District to New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue) by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Times Sq-42 St. The trip takes about 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Financial District to New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue)
- 2 / 3
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom Wall St, uptown6 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Times Sq-42 St
- New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue)Walk about 13 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Times Sq-42 St. It's 6 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From Times Sq-42 St, walk about 13 minutes to the New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue).
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to Grand Central-42 St: about 28 minutes.
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to 5 Av: about 28 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 | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 33 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both Wall St and Times Sq-42 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 34 St-Penn Station. The next stop is Times Sq-42 St. 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; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (3 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 New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue): common questions
How do I get from Financial District to New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue) by public transit?
Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Times Sq-42 St.
How long does it take?
About 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 2 or 3 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 33 minutes, and the 2 or 3 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
- LaGuardia Airport to New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue)
- Central Park to New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue)
- 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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