86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle by subway

23 min, 2 changes, via the 5 train, 7 train, A train.

Step by step

  1. Take the 5 train — 2 stops, 6 min
  2. Change trains — 3 min
  3. Take the 7 train — 2 stops, 3 min
  4. Change trains — 3 min
  5. Take the A train — 1 stop, 5 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle?
About 23 min by subway, with 2 changes via the 5 train, 7 train, A train.
How many changes from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle?
2 changes, via the 5 train, 7 train, A train.
Which train goes from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle?
The 5 train, 7 train, A train.

Journey times from the MTA timetable for a weekday departure at noon, generated on 2026-11-03. Live service status is shown on the map.

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