Park Slope to Madison Square Garden by subway
Quick answer: Take a Northbound F train from 7 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq. The trip takes about 41 minutes door to door on a weekday (36 to 41 depending on the connection). The F train comes about every 6 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Park Slope to Madison Square Garden
- F
- Walk 2 minto 7 Av
- F F trainFrom 7 Av, Northbound14 stops, about 28 min
- Get off at 34 St-Herald Sq
- Madison Square GardenWalk about 10 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Park Slope to 7 Av.
- Take a Northbound F train from 7 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq. It's 14 stops, about 28 minutes.
- From 34 St-Herald Sq, walk about 10 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 | F train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 41 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 38 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 37 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 38 minutes, and the F train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 23 St. The next stop is 34 St-Herald Sq. 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: 7 Av (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Herald Sq (F 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.
Park Slope to Madison Square Garden: common questions
How do I get from Park Slope to Madison Square Garden by public transit?
Take a Northbound F train from 7 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq.
How long does it take?
About 41 minutes door to door on a weekday, 36 to 41 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 38 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The F 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 38 minutes, and the F 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
- Park Slope to JFK Airport
- Park Slope to LaGuardia Airport
- Park Slope 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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