Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 18 - 19, Thu and Fri, 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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

Jun 18, Thursday, 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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

Note: No 3 trains running during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Jun 19, Friday, 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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
Boarding Change

Jun 21, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Jun 21, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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

Jun 25, Thursday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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-Grand Concourse 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

Jun 30 - Jul 2, Tue to Thu, 12:45 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local skips Franklin St, Canal St, Houston St, Christopher St, 18 St, 23 St and 28 St

For service to these stations, take the 2 to 14 St ‌or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown 1 or 2 local.
For service from these stations, take the 1 or 2 to 14 St ‌or Chambers St and transfer to an uptown 2.
Schedule reminder: 2 skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 6 - 10 and Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

No 2 between 149 St-Grand Concourse, Bronx and 96 St, Manhattan
2 service operates in two sections:
1. Between Wakefield-241 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse
2. Between 96 St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
- Downtown 2 trains run local from 96 St to Chambers St.
- Uptown 2 trains run local from 14 St to 96 St.
directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, making all 2 station stops
- Transfer between 2 and directions_busbuses at 149 St-Grand Concourse and/or 96 St accessible
Travel alternatives:
For direct service to/from midtown, take the 4 at 149 St-Grand Concourse.
- Transfer between directions_busbuses and 4 at 149 St-Grand Concourse
Connect between the 2 at Times Sq-42 St and 4 at Grand Central-42 St via the S 42 St Shuttle or 7.
When exiting 96 St or 149 St-Grand Concourse, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
Note: Uptown 2 local trains skip Franklin St, Canal St, Houston St and Christopher St-Stonewall, Jul 7 - 10, Tue to Fri, 12:45 AM to 5 AM.
What's happening?
Fastrack 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

Jul 7 - 10 and Jul 14 - 17, Tue to Fri, 12:45 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 8 - 10, Wed to Fri, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

In the Bronx, Wakefield-bound 2 skips 219 St, 225 St, 233 St and Nereid Av

For service to these stations, take the 2 to Wakefield-241 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2.
For service from these stations, take the 2 to Gun Hill Rd accessible and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2.
Travel tip:
For service from these stations, take the Bx39 bus along White Plains Rd.
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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 10 - 13, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local skips 50 St, 59 St-Columbus Circle and 66 St-Lincoln Center

For service to these stations, take the 2 to 72 St and transfer to a downtown 1 or 2 local.
For service from these stations, take the 1 or 2 to Times Sq-42 St accessible and transfer to an uptown 2.
Schedule reminder: 2 skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Reduced Service

Jul 11 - 12, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-06-17 10:35

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?
We're making structural improvements

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 23 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 June 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 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 2 trains reach about 8 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.