Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 15 - 16, Thu and Fri, 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local skips 79 St and 86 St - Take the 1 instead
- Transfer between 1 and 2 trains at 72 St or 96 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Oct 16, Friday, 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

2 runs every 30 minutes
In Upper Manhattan, all trains at 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza, 116 St, 125 St and 135 St board from the downtown platform

Note: No 3 trains running during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 18, Sunday, 4:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 2 skips Jackson Av
All trains at ‌3 Av/149 St board from the uptown platform

For service to this station, take the 2 to 3 Av/149 St and transfer to an uptown 2.
For service from this station, take the 2 to Intervale Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2.
Travel tip:
Bx4 bus service is available on Westchester Av at Jackson Av after 5:50 AM; transfer to the 2 at 3 Av/149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Oct 18, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

2 runs approximately every 15 minutes

2 operates on a modified schedule because trains are running on a single track at 3 Av-149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 19 - 23, Mon to Fri, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound 23 skips Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza and Bergen St

For service to these stations, take the 23 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2, New Lots Av-bound 3 or Utica Av/New Lots Av-bound 4.
For service from these stations, take the 23 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3.

Schedule reminder: Late night ‌‌3‌ service runs in Manhattan between ‌‌Harlem-148 St‌ and ‌‌‌34 St-Penn Station.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
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 - Part Suspended

Oct 20, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, no 2 at Wakefield-241 St

2 runs between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and Nereid Av, the last stop.
For Wakefield-241 St, take the Bx39 bus via transfer at Nereid Av.
If you’re making another bus connection during your trip, please ask for a GO ticket from the station agent when exiting at Nereid Av, or the bus operator when boarding at Wakefield-241 St.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Boarding Change

Oct 21 - 22, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, all 2 trains at E 180 St board from the uptown platform

Please listen carefully to announcements and check the destination displayed on the train before boarding.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 22, Thursday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 25 runs express from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St
All trains at E 180 St board from the uptown platform

For service to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, 174 St, Freeman St, Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the 2 or 5 to 149 St-Hostos accessible and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2 or Dyre Av-bound 5.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 5 to E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2 or 5.
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus instead. Transfer to the 2 or 5 at 3 Av-149 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
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

Nov 4, Wednesday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, uptown 25 skips Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av, Simpson St, Freeman St, 174 St and West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
For service to these stations, take the 2 or 5 to E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2 or 5.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 5 to ‌149 St-Hostos accessible and transfer to an uptown 2 or 5.
- All trains at E 180 St board from the downtown platform.
Travel tip:
For service to Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av and Simpson St, transfer to the Bx4 bus at 3 Av-149 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Boarding Change

Nov 8, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, all 2 trains at 3 Av-149 St board from the Manhattan-bound platform

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Nov 8 and Nov 15, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

2 runs approximately every 15 minutes

2 operates on a modified schedule because trains are running on a single track at 3 Av-149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Nov 10, Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, 2 runs every 16 minutes between Gun Hill Rd and Wakefield-241 St
The last stop for alternate trains from Manhattan is Gun Hill Rd

Transfer at Gun Hill Rd accessible to a Wakefield-bound 2 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Reduced Service

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

23 runs every 12 minutes

‌23 service operates on a modified schedule because 12 and ‌3 trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Nov 15, Sunday, 4:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-16 04:39

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 2 skips Jackson Av
All trains at ‌3 Av/149 St board from the uptown platform

For service to this station, take the 2 to 3 Av/149 St and transfer to an uptown 2.
For service from this station, take the 2 to Intervale Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2.
Travel tip:
Bx4 bus service is available on Westchester Av at Jackson Av after 5:50 AM; transfer to the 2 at 3 Av/149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

All Lines

2 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 2 Train?

Service operates between Wakefield-241 St, Bronx and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the 7 Avenue Express.

Is the 2 line operating right now, and how many 2 trains are running?

Yes. The 2 line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 12 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 2 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 2 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 2 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 2 train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of October 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 2 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

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Church Av, Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Borough Hall, Fulton St, Chambers St, 34 St-Penn Station, Times Sq-42 St, 72 St, 96 St, 135 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd, 233 St

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

How often does the 2 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 2 trains are arriving approximately every 13 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 2 trains reach about 17 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 2 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-2 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 2 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 2 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 2 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 2 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 2, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Wakefield-241 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.