Washington Heights to Fordham by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown A train from 181 St to 145 St, then take an uptown B or D train from 145 St to Fordham Rd. The trip takes about 32 minutes door to door on a weekday (27 to 37 depending on the connection). The A train comes about every 7 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Washington Heights to Fordham
- A
- B / D
- Walk 2 minto 181 St
- A A trainFrom 181 St, downtown3 stops, about 6 min
- Change at 145 St
- B / D B or D trainFrom 145 St, uptown8 stops, about 14 min
- Get off at Fordham Rd
- Fordham
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 145 St. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- Take an uptown B or D train from 145 St to Fordham Rd. It's 8 stops, about 14 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown A train from 181 St to Inwood-207 St, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from Broadway/Isham St to East Fordham Rd/Valentine Av: about 31 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 or D train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 32 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 36 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 35 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes, and the B or D train comes about every 20 minutes. 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 B and D trains all stop at both 145 St and Fordham Rd.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 182-183 Sts. The next stop is Fordham Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 181 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 145 St (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 145 St (D platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Fordham Rd (D 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.
Washington Heights to Fordham: common questions
How do I get from Washington Heights to Fordham by public transit?
Take a downtown A train from 181 St to 145 St, then take an uptown B or D train from 145 St to Fordham Rd.
How long does it take?
About 32 minutes door to door on a weekday, 27 to 37 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 145 St.
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 B or D train comes about every 20 minutes. 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.
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 Financial District
- Washington Heights to Downtown Brooklyn
- JFK Airport to Fordham
- LaGuardia Airport to Fordham
- Penn Station to Fordham
- 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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