Financial District to Union Square by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 14 St-Union Sq. The trip takes about 21 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 Union Square
- 4 / 5
- Walk 7 minto Wall St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Wall St, uptown3 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at 14 St-Union Sq
- Union SquareWalk about 7 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 14 St-Union Sq. It's 3 stops, about 8 minutes.
- From 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 7 minutes to Union Square.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown R or W train from Rector St to 14 St-Union Sq: about 23 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 | 21 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 21 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 21 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 29 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 14 St-Union Sq.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Wall St (4 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (4 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 Union Square: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to Union Square by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Wall St to 14 St-Union Sq.
How long does it take?
About 21 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 21 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 29 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 Union Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Union Square
- Penn Station to Union Square
- 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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