Harlem to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday (31 to 35 depending on the connection). The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Harlem to Flatiron District
- 2 / 3
- R / W
- Walk 2 minto 125 St
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 125 St, downtown5 stops, about 14 min
- Change at Times Sq-42 StWalk about 6 min
- R / W R or W trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, downtown3 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 2 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 Times Sq-42 St. It's 5 stops, about 14 minutes.
- At Times Sq-42 St, walk about 6 minutes to Times Sq-42 St for the R or W train.
- Take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St. It's 3 stops, about 4 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 2 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St: about 34 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 | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 33 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 32 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at 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 36 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 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 125 St and Times Sq-42 St.
- Take the first train that comes. The R and W trains all stop at both Times Sq-42 St and 23 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 125 St (3 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (W 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.
Harlem to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Harlem to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to Times Sq-42 St, then take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday, 31 to 35 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 32 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Times Sq-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 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
- Harlem to JFK Airport
- Harlem to LaGuardia Airport
- Harlem 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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