Inwood to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 23 St. The trip takes about 54 minutes door to door on a weekday (50 to 55 depending on the connection). The A train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Inwood to Flatiron District
- A
- F / M
- A A trainFrom Inwood-207 St, downtown12 stops, about 34 min
- Change at W 4 St-Wash Sq
- F / M F or M trainFrom W 4 St-Wash Sq, uptown2 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 7 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq. It's 12 stops, about 34 minutes.
- Take an uptown F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 23 St. It's 2 stops, about 3 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 7 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to 125 St, then take a downtown D train from 125 St to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take a downtown R or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 23 St: about 49 minutes.
- Take a downtown 1 train from 207 St to 23 St, then take the M23 Select Bus Service bus from W 23 St/7 Av to E 23 St/Broadway: about 56 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 | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 54 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 52 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 51 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The F and M trains all stop at both W 4 St-Wash Sq and 23 St.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Inwood-207 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (F 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.
Inwood to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Inwood to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 54 minutes door to door on a weekday, 50 to 55 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 52 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 55 minutes, and the A 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
- Inwood to Midtown Manhattan
- Inwood to Financial District
- Inwood to Downtown Brooklyn
- 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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