Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Hoyt St. The trip takes about 44 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn
- 2 / 3
- Walk 2 minto 125 St
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 125 St, downtown14 stops, about 35 min
- Get off at Hoyt St
- Downtown BrooklynWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Harlem to 125 St.
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Hoyt St. It's 14 stops, about 35 minutes.
- From Hoyt St, walk about 6 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown A train from 125 St to Jay St-MetroTech: about 44 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 | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 43 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 51 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 125 St and Hoyt St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Borough Hall. The next stop is Hoyt St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 125 St (3 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Hoyt St (3 platform) is only partly accessible (Outbound only). 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.
Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn: common questions
How do I get from Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Hoyt St.
How long does it take?
About 44 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 42 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 2 or 3 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 51 minutes, and the 2 or 3 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
- Harlem to JFK Airport
- Harlem to LaGuardia Airport
- Harlem to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- LaGuardia Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- Williamsburg to Downtown Brooklyn
- 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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