Greenpoint to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take a Queens-bound G train from Greenpoint Av to Court Sq, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 29 minutes door to door on a weekday (27 to 32 depending on the connection). The G train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The F train doesn't run from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The F train doesn't run from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Greenpoint to Midtown Manhattan
- G
- F
- G G trainFrom Greenpoint Av, Queens-bound2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at Court SqWalk about 9 min
- F F trainFrom Court Sq-23 St, Manhattan-bound3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Midtown ManhattanWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Queens-bound G train from Greenpoint Av to Court Sq. It's 2 stops, about 4 minutes.
- At Court Sq, walk about 9 minutes to Court Sq-23 St for the F train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound F train from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 3 stops, about 7 minutes.
- From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 2 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Other ways to go
- Take the B62 bus from Manhattan Av/Greenpoint Av to 21 St/44 Dr, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr: about 29 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 | F train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 30 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | No F train trips | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | No F train trips | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 40 minutes. The F train doesn't run from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Greenpoint Av (G platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Court Sq-23 St (G platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Court Sq-23 St (F platform) is only partly accessible (Manhattan-bound only); 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (F 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.
Greenpoint to Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from Greenpoint to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take a Queens-bound G train from Greenpoint Av to Court Sq, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
How long does it take?
About 29 minutes door to door on a weekday, 27 to 32 depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Court Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 40 minutes. The F train doesn't run from Court Sq-23 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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
- Greenpoint to Financial District
- Greenpoint to Downtown Brooklyn
- Greenpoint to Long Island City
- Financial District to Midtown Manhattan
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Midtown Manhattan
- 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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