Fordham to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound D train from Fordham Rd to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 23 St. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday (43 to 51 depending on the connection). The D train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from 34 St-Herald Sq to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Fordham to Flatiron District
- D
- R / W
- D D trainFrom Fordham Rd, Manhattan-bound14 stops, about 32 min
- Change at 34 St-Herald SqWalk about 5 min
- R / W R or W trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, downtown2 stops, about 2 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound D train from Fordham Rd to 34 St-Herald Sq. It's 14 stops, about 32 minutes.
- At 34 St-Herald Sq, walk about 5 minutes to 34 St-Herald Sq for the R or W train.
- Take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 23 St. It's 2 stops, about 2 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 2 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound 4 train from Fordham Rd to Grand Central-42 St, then take a downtown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 23 St-Baruch College: about 51 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 | D train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 48 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 46 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 53 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 52 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 34 St-Herald Sq and 23 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fordham Rd (D platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Herald Sq (D platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Herald Sq (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (R 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.
Fordham to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Fordham to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound D train from Fordham Rd to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday, 43 to 51 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 46 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 34 St-Herald Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 52 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
- Fordham to JFK Airport
- Fordham to LaGuardia Airport
- Fordham to Midtown Manhattan
- Williamsburg to Flatiron District
- Greenpoint to Flatiron District
- Bushwick to Flatiron District
- 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)
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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