Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown N or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. The trip takes about 70 minutes door to door on a weekday (68 to 73 depending on the connection). The N or Q train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk
- N / Q
- Walk 9 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- N / Q N or Q trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, downtown15 stops, about 50 min
- Get off at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Coney Island BoardwalkWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Penn Station to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take a downtown N or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. It's 15 stops, about 50 minutes.
- From Coney Island-Stillwell Av, walk about 11 minutes to the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 8 St-NY Aquarium: about 70 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 | N or Q train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 70 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 71 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 71 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 80 minutes, and the N or Q train comes about every 5 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The N and Q trains all stop at both 34 St-Herald Sq and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 86 St. The next stop is Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Coney Island-Stillwell Av (N 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.
Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Coney Island Boardwalk by public transit?
Take a downtown N or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
How long does it take?
About 70 minutes door to door on a weekday, 68 to 73 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 71 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The N or Q 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 80 minutes, and the N or Q train comes about every 5 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- LaGuardia Airport to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Grand Central Terminal to Coney Island Boardwalk
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Coney Island Boardwalk
- 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)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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