Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 14 - 17, Mon to Thu, beginning 9:30 PM
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

C service ends early
A trains make local stops between 59 St-Columbus Circle and Euclid Av.
directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 168 St and 110 St, connecting with the 1 at Cathedral Pkwy (110 St).
Travel alternatives:
For C stations along Central Park West, use nearby 123 stops.
For stations between Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) and 145 St, use nearby 1 stations on Broadway, 23 stations on Lenox Av or directions_busfree shuttle buses.
For stations between 145 St and 168 St, use nearby 1 stops, the M4 and/or directions_busfree shuttle buses.
Key transfer stations:
- Times Sq-42 St‌/Port Authority A123
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AD1 and 2 local
- Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) 1 directions_bus
- 168 St 1, M4 and directions_bus
Note: No A between 59 St-Columbus Circle and Inwood-207 St, Sep 14 - 18, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM.
Schedule reminder: ‌C trains do not operate overnight.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 19 - 20, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

In Manhattan, downtown C skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St and 72 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Suspended

Sep 21 - 24 and Sep 28 - Oct 1, Mon to Thu, beginning 9:30 PM
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

C service ends early - take the A instead
A runs local between 168 St and 59 St-Columbus Circle and between Jay St-MetroTech and Euclid Av.
A is rerouted in both directions in midtown and to/from Brooklyn as follows:
- Via the D between 59 St-Columbus Circle and 34 St-Herald Sq
- Via the F between 34 St-Herald Sq and Jay St-MetroTech
E runs via the F in both directions between 47-50 Sts and 2 Av, the last stop.
Travel Alternatives:
For ACE stations along 8 Av and in Lower Manhattan, use nearby 123 stations along 7 Av, DF stations along 6 Av or NQR stations along Broadway.
In Manhattan, transfer between trains at the following stations:
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AD1 and 2 local
- 47-50 Sts accessible | AEDF
- ‌Times Sq-42 St‌/Bryant Pk 123A‌EDF
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | AEDFNQR
- 14 St (6 Av) AEFL12(via passageway)
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | AEDF
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

In Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle
168 St-bound C runs via the ‌F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Travel alternatives:
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
For Fulton St, take the J via transfer at the Delancey St-Essex St F station. Or, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or downtown AC.
For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown AC or E.
For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.
Transfer stations:
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE
- 7 Av CE
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1
Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.
Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St, and the uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.
Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 2 - 4, Fri 9:45 PM to 11:00 PM, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

In Manhattan, downtown C skips 50 St, 23 St and Spring St

For service to 50 St and 23 St, take the C to 42 St-Port Authority or 14 St and transfer to an uptown C or E.
For service from these stations, take the C or E to 34 St-Penn Station or an uptown C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a downtown C.
For service to Spring St, take the C to Canal St and transfer to an uptown C.
For service from this station, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown C.
Note: Downtown E trains make F stops to 2 Av.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 10 - 11, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-09-15 00:16

In Manhattan, downtown C skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St and 72 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements

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C Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the C Train?

Service operates between 168 St, Manhattan and Euclid Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the 8 Avenue Local.

Is the C line operating right now, and how many C trains are running?

Yes. The C line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 19 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the C train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

When does the C service change?

Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.

How much does an NYC Subway ride on the C train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the C train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of September 2026). You can pay with a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical or digital OMNY card. Free in-system transfers and time-limited transfers to other MTA subway lines and local buses follow MTA rules; for discounts, commuter benefits, and the latest fare rules, open AP Transit on our homepage.

Which stations on the C line have accessibility (ADA)?

These stations on this line are marked as fully ADA accessible in our static database (always verify elevators and gates on site):

Accessible stops

Euclid Av, Utica Av, Franklin Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Fulton St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 14 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 59 St-Columbus Circle, 125 St, 168 St

For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.

How often does the C train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, C trains are arriving approximately every 8 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between C trains reach about 19 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next C train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-C ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.

Which stations on the C line currently have no service or a closed direction for C trains?

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for C on either direction in our snapshot (other trains may still appear). Gaps can open on the next refresh—use AP Transit on the map or Status & Alerts below.