Financial District to St. Patrick's Cathedral by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to Grand Central-42 St, then take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 51 St. The trip takes about 31 minutes door to door on a weekday (29 to 33 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Financial District to St. Patrick's Cathedral
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- 6
- Walk 7 minto Wall St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Wall St, uptown4 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Grand Central-42 St
- 6 6 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown1 stop, about 2 min
- Get off at 51 St
- St. Patrick's CathedralWalk about 8 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 Grand Central-42 St. It's 4 stops, about 12 minutes.
- Take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 51 St. It's 1 stop, about 2 minutes.
- From 51 St, walk about 8 minutes to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from Wall St to Times Sq-42 St, then take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 50 St: about 31 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 | 4 or 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 31 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 33 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 32 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 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 Grand Central-42 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Wall St (5 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (5 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Central-42 St (6 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to St. Patrick's Cathedral by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to Grand Central-42 St, then take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 51 St.
How long does it take?
About 31 minutes door to door on a weekday, 29 to 33 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 33 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Grand Central-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 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
- Penn Station to St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to St. Patrick's Cathedral
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to St. Patrick's Cathedral
- 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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