Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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 14 - 17, Tue to Fri, 12:45 AM to 5:00 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 14 - 17, Tue to Fri, 12:45 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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 - Reroute

Jul 20 - 24 and Jul 27 - 31, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station, Manhattan and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn
In the Bronx, 5 replaces 2 between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St
2 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av 5 station and ‌34 St-Penn Station, the last stop.
5 runs between Wakefield-241 St 2 station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, via Lexington Av express and local in Brooklyn.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the 45NQ or R.
For 28 St, 23 St, 18 St and 14 St, use nearby F stations along 6 Av or nearby AE stations along 8 Av.
For Christopher St-Stonewall, Houston St, Canal St, Franklin St and Chambers St, use nearby AE stations instead.
For Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall and Hoyt St, use nearby 45 or R stations instead.
In Brooklyn, take the 5 instead.
Key transfer stations:
- E 180 St accessible | 25
- 149 St-Grand Concourse 245
- 245 via the S or 7 at Times Sq-42 St NQR and Grand Central-42 St accessible
Note: No 1 service between 34 St-Penn Station and South Ferry during this time.
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

Jul 21, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 23, Thursday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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 - Reroute

Jul 24 - Aug 24, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station, Manhattan and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn
In the Bronx, 5 replaces 2 between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St
2 trains run every 10 minutes (days/evenings) between Eastchester-Dyre Av 5 station and ‌34 St-Penn Station, the last stop.
5 trains run every 8 minutes (days/evenings) between Wakefield-241 St 2 station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, via Lexington Av express and local in Brooklyn.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the 45NQ or R.
For 28 St, 23 St, 18 St and 14 St, take the 1 instead. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St or 34 St-Penn Station.
For Christopher St-Stonewall, Houston St, Canal St, Franklin St and Chambers St, use nearby A‌CE stations instead.
For Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall and Hoyt St, use nearby 45 or R stations instead.
In Brooklyn, take the 5 instead.
Key transfer stations:
- E 180 St accessible | 25
- 149 St-Grand Concourse 245
- 245 via the S or 7 at Times Sq-42 St NQR and Grand Central-42 St accessible
- 34 St-Penn Station accessible | 12
Notes: No 1 service between 14 St and South Ferry during this time.
3 service is suspended during this time.
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 - Express to Local

Jul 25 - 26 and Aug 1 - 2, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Manhattan, 2 stops at 79 St and 86 St in both directions

2 runs every 10 minutes (days/evenings).
Schedule reminder: Late night 2 also stops at these stations.
Note: No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College during this time.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Reduced Service

Aug 3 - 7 and Aug 10 - 14, Mon to Fri, 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

2 runs every 24 minutes between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and Chambers St
‌‌2 service runs in two sections:
1. Between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College 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.
Note: All trains at Wall St, Park Place and Fulton St board from the Brooklyn-bound platform.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

Aug 18 - 21, Tue to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station, Manhattan and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn
In the Bronx, 5 replaces 2 between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St
2 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av 5 station and ‌34 St-Penn Station, the last stop.
5 runs between Wakefield-241 St 2 station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, via Lexington Av express and local in Brooklyn.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the 45NQ or R.
For 28 St, 23 St, 18 St and 14 St, take the 1 instead. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St or 34 St-Penn Station.
For Christopher St-Stonewall, Houston St, Canal St, Franklin St and Chambers St, use nearby AE stations instead.
For Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall and Hoyt St, use nearby 45 or R stations instead.
In Brooklyn, take the 5 instead.
Key transfer stations:
- E 180 St accessible | 25
- 149 St-Grand Concourse 245
- 245 via the S or 7 at Times Sq-42 St NQR and Grand Central-42 St accessible
Note: No 1 service between 14 St and South Ferry during this time.
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.

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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 29 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 July 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 7 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.