Washington Heights to Financial District by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown A train from 181 St to Fulton St. The trip takes about 44 minutes door to door on a weekday (43 to 47 depending on the connection). The A train comes about every 7 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Washington Heights to Financial District
- A
- Walk 2 minto 181 St
- A A trainFrom 181 St, downtown12 stops, about 34 min
- Get off at Fulton St
- Financial DistrictWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Washington Heights to 181 St.
- Take a downtown A train from 181 St to Fulton St. It's 12 stops, about 34 minutes.
- From Fulton St, walk about 9 minutes to Financial District.
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 | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 44 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 43 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 43 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 54 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Chambers St. The next stop is Fulton St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- FiDi = Financial District. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 181 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Fulton St (A 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.
Washington Heights to Financial District: common questions
How do I get from Washington Heights to Financial District by public transit?
Take a downtown A train from 181 St to Fulton St.
How long does it take?
About 44 minutes door to door on a weekday, 43 to 47 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 43 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The A 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 54 minutes, and the A 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
- Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan
- Washington Heights to Downtown Brooklyn
- Washington Heights to Long Island City
- LaGuardia Airport to Financial District
- Empire State Building to Financial District
- Central Park to Financial District
- 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)
- Financial District: 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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