Jamaica, Queens to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to Queens Plaza, then take a Manhattan-bound R train from Queens Plaza to 23 St. The trip takes about 50 minutes door to door on a weekday (46 to 53 depending on the connection). The E train comes about every 6 minutes during the day. The R train doesn't run from Queens Plaza to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Jamaica, Queens to Flatiron District
- E
- R
- E E trainFrom Jamaica Center-York College, Manhattan-bound6 stops, about 21 min
- Change at Queens Plaza
- R R trainFrom Queens Plaza, Manhattan-bound8 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at 23 St
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to Queens Plaza. It's 6 stops, about 21 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from Queens Plaza to 23 St. It's 8 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From 23 St, walk about 2 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to Forest Hills-71 Av, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Forest Hills-71 Av to 23 St: about 45 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 | E train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 49 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 52 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 58 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 65 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Queens Plaza to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 28 St. The next stop is 23 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Queens Plaza (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Queens Plaza (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 23 St (R 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.
Jamaica, Queens to Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Jamaica, Queens to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to Queens Plaza, then take a Manhattan-bound R train from Queens Plaza to 23 St.
How long does it take?
About 50 minutes door to door on a weekday, 46 to 53 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 52 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Queens Plaza.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 65 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Queens Plaza to 23 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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
- Jamaica, Queens to Midtown Manhattan
- Jamaica, Queens to Financial District
- Jamaica, Queens 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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