Financial District to SoHo by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to Prince St. The trip takes about 18 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 Prince St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Financial District to SoHo
- R / W
- Walk 9 minto Rector St
- R / W R or W trainFrom Rector St, uptown4 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at Prince St
- SoHoWalk about 2 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 Prince St. It's 4 stops, about 7 minutes.
- From Prince St, walk about 2 minutes to SoHo.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, then take an uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Spring St: about 22 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) | 18 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 19 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 19 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 23 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 Prince St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Canal St. The next stop is Prince 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; Prince 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 SoHo: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to SoHo by public transit?
Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to Prince St.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 19 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 23 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 SoHo
- LaGuardia Airport to SoHo
- Penn Station to SoHo
- 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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