How to Reach Fifth Avenue by Subway from Any Borough

Fifth Avenue's subway access centers on the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station (N, R, W trains) at the southeastern edge of Central Park. Here's how to reach it from each borough:

From Manhattan

• Take the 4, 5, or 6 to 59th St/Lexington Ave
• Walk west 2 blocks (or transfer downtown to N/R/W one stop)

From Brooklyn

• Take the 2 or 3 to Times Square–42nd St
• Transfer to N, R, or W (Queens-bound)
• Ride 3 stops to Fifth Ave/59th St

From Queens

• Take the N, R, or W directly to Fifth Ave/59th St (last stop in Manhattan)

From the Bronx

• Take the 4 or D to 59th St/Columbus Circle
• Walk east ~10 mins, or transfer to N/R/W at 59th St–Columbus Circle (same complex)

Pro Tips

• Weekends/late nights: N/R/W often run local or skip 59th St—check MTA alerts.
• Alternative: 63rd St/Lexington Ave (F/Q) + 4-block walk north works if N/R/W is disrupted.
• Bus backup: M1, M2, M3, M4 run along Fifth Ave; M5 runs on Madison (one block east).

The station sits at the gateway to Central Park, the Plaza Hotel, and the high-end retail stretch—plan for crowds on weekends and holidays.