Times Square to SoHo by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Prince St. The trip takes about 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. The R or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The R or W train doesn't run from Times Sq-42 St to Prince St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Times Square to SoHo
- R / W
- Walk 5 minto Times Sq-42 St
- R / W R or W trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, downtown6 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Prince St
- SoHoWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 5 minutes from Times Square to Times Sq-42 St.
- Take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Prince St. It's 6 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From Prince St, walk about 2 minutes to SoHo.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown B, D or F train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to Broadway-Lafayette St: about 20 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 | R or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 18 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 16 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 16 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 16 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The R and W trains all stop at both Times Sq-42 St and Prince St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 8 St-NYU. The next stop is Prince St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Prince 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.
Times Square to SoHo: common questions
How do I get from Times Square to SoHo by public transit?
Take a downtown R or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Prince St.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 16 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The R or W 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 16 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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
- Times Square to JFK Airport
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Times Square to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- JFK Airport to SoHo
- LaGuardia Airport to SoHo
- Penn Station to SoHo
- 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)
- Times Square: 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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