Harlem to Madison Square Garden by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Station. The trip takes about 23 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 Madison Square Garden
- 2 / 3
- Walk 2 minto 125 St
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 125 St, downtown6 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at 34 St-Penn Station
- Madison Square GardenWalk 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 34 St-Penn Station. It's 6 stops, about 16 minutes.
- From 34 St-Penn Station, walk about 6 minutes to Madison Square Garden.
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 | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 23 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 2 or 3 train comes about every 8 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 125 St and 34 St-Penn Station.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Times Sq-42 St. The next stop is 34 St-Penn Station. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Avenue between W. 31st and W. 33rd Streets). (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- The Garden is right above Penn Station (34 St-Penn Station). (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. 8 Penn Entrance: 33rd Street and 8th Avenue; Chase Square (7th Ave Entrance): 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets; Chase Entrances B and C: 8th Avenue (source).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 125 St (3 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Penn Station (3 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.
Harlem to Madison Square Garden: common questions
How do I get from Harlem to Madison Square Garden by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Station.
How long does it take?
About 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 23 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 29 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 8 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 Madison Square Garden
- LaGuardia Airport to Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal to Madison Square Garden
- 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)
- Madison Square Garden: 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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