Penn Station to Jane's Carousel by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Clark St. The trip takes about 39 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Penn Station to Jane's Carousel
- 2 / 3
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, downtown6 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at Clark St
- Jane's CarouselWalk about 17 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Clark St. It's 6 stops, about 17 minutes.
- From Clark St, walk about 17 minutes to Jane's Carousel.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hall, then take the B25 bus from Cadman Plaza West/Remsen St to Front St/Dock St: about 41 minutes.
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Clark St, then take the B25 bus from Cadman Plaza West/Tillary St to Front St/Dock St: about 39 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 | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 39 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 38 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 38 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and Clark St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Wall St. The next stop is Clark St. 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-Penn Station (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Clark St (3 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.
Penn Station to Jane's Carousel: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Jane's Carousel by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Clark St.
How long does it take?
About 39 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 38 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 2 or 3 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 36 minutes, and the 2 or 3 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Jane's Carousel
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jane's Carousel
- 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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