Tribeca to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown A, C or E train from Canal St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown B, D, F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. The A, C or E train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Tribeca to Midtown Manhattan
- A / C / E
- B / D / F / M
- Walk 6 minto Canal St
- A / C / E A, C or E trainFrom Canal St, uptown2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at W 4 St-Wash Sq
- B / D / F / M B, D, F or M trainFrom W 4 St-Wash Sq, uptown3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Midtown ManhattanWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 6 minutes from Tribeca to Canal St.
- Take an uptown A, C or E train from Canal St to W 4 St-Wash Sq. It's 2 stops, about 4 minutes.
- Take an uptown B, D, F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 3 stops, about 7 minutes.
- From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 2 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 1 train from Franklin St to 50 St: about 26 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 | B, D, F or M train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 26 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 25 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 27 minutes, and the B, D, F or M train comes every few minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The A, C and E trains all stop at both Canal St and W 4 St-Wash Sq.
- Take the first train that comes. The B, D, F and M trains all stop at both W 4 St-Wash Sq and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Canal St (E platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (D platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (D 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.
Tribeca to Midtown Manhattan: common questions
How do I get from Tribeca to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?
Take an uptown A, C or E train from Canal St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take an uptown B, D, F or M train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
How long does it take?
About 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 27 minutes, and the B, D, F or M train comes every few minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C 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
- Tribeca to Financial District
- Tribeca to Downtown Brooklyn
- Tribeca to Long Island City
- Financial District to Midtown Manhattan
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Midtown Manhattan
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Midtown Manhattan
- 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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