Inwood to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to 125 St, then take a downtown D train from 125 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 37 minutes door to door on a weekday (34 to 38 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 Midtown Manhattan
- A
- D
- A A trainFrom Inwood-207 St, downtown7 stops, about 16 min
- Change at 125 St
- D D trainFrom 125 St, downtown3 stops, about 12 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 downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to 125 St. It's 7 stops, about 16 minutes.
- Take a downtown D train from 125 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 3 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 2 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
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 | 37 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 37 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 37 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Inwood-207 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 125 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 125 St (D platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (D 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.
Inwood to Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from Inwood to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take a downtown A train from Inwood-207 St to 125 St, then take a downtown D train from 125 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
How long does it take?
About 37 minutes door to door on a weekday, 34 to 38 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 37 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 125 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 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 Financial District
- Inwood to Downtown Brooklyn
- Inwood 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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