Planned - Extra Transfer

Aug 31 - Sep 4, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

‌‌2 service operates in two sections:
1. Between Flatbush Av and Chambers St
2. Between Wakefield-241 St and Chambers St and via the 1 to/from South Ferry
- Transfer at ‌Chambers St to continue your trip.
Notes: 2 runs every 24 minutes between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and Chambers St.
All trains at Wall St, Park Place and Fulton St board from the Brooklyn-bound platform.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 1 - 4, Tue to Fri, beginning at 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, uptown 2 runs local from ‌‌Chambers St to 96 St

Schedule reminder: Late night 2 makes stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 2, Wednesday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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 and transfer to an uptown 2 or 5.
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
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.
Reduced Service

Sep 8, Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 9 - 11, Wed to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, no 2 between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
2 runs between Wakefield-241 St and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and via the ‌4 to/from Crown Hts-Utica Av, the last stop.
directions_busFree B96 shuttle buses make 2 stops between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Note: Utica Av-bound 2 and New Lots-bound 4 trains skip Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza, Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Nostrand Av and Kingston Av during this time.
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

Sep 9 - 11, Wed to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, Utica Av-bound 2 and New Lots Av-bound 4 run express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Hts-Utica Av

Trains stop at Franklin Av.
For service to Bergen St, Grand Army Plaza, Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Nostrand Av and Kingston Av, take the 2 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College or Crown Heights-Utica Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 24.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 4 to ‌Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Utica Av-bound 2 or New Lots Av-bound 4.
Note: 2 runs between Wakefield-241 St and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and via the ‌4 to/from Crown Hts-Utica Av, the last stop.
3 service ends early between 34 St-Penn Station and New Lots Av.
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.
Boarding Change

Sep 13, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Sep 13, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

Sep 15 - 18, Tue to Fri, 12:45 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local skips Franklin St, Canal St, Houston St and Christopher St-Stonewall

For service to these stations, take the 2 to 14 St and transfer to a downtown 2 local.
For service from these stations, take the 2 to Chambers St and transfer to an uptown 2.
Note: No 1 service between 14 St and South Ferry during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 15, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

Sep 21 - 22, Mon 11:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

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

Sep 22 - 25, Tue to Fri, beginning at 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local service begins early from ‌‌Chambers St to 96 St

Schedule reminder: Late night 2 makes stops at these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Boarding Change

Sep 22 - 25, Tue to Fri, 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, all 2 trains at Sterling St, Winthrop St and Church Av board from the Manhattan-bound platform

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Boarding Change

Sep 23 - 24, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

Sep 24, Thursday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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 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

Sep 26 - 27, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In the Bronx, Wakefield-bound 2 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 to E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 2 to 149 St-Hostos and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2.
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus (days/evenings). Transfer to the 2 at 3 Av-149 St accessible.
What's happening?
Structural 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.
Boarding Change

Sep 27, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Sep 27 and Oct 4, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

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

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 16 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 August 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 8 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 2 trains reach about 12 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.