Planned - Suspended

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

3 is suspended
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between Harlem-148 St and 96 St 12.
2 makes 3 stops between 96 St and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
4 makes 3 stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av.
- Transfer between 2 and directions_busbuses at 96 St accessible.
- Transfer between 2 and 4 at Nevins St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr or Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Note: No 2 between 149 St-Grand Concourse, Bronx and 96 St, Manhattan during this time.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 18 - 19, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, no 3 between Junius St and New Lots Av
3 runs between Harlem-148 St and Junius St, the last stop.
directions_busFree T453 shuttle buses make stops between Junius St and New Lots Av.
- Transfer between 3 and directions_busat Junius St.
Schedule reminder: Late night ‌‌3‌ service runs in Manhattan between ‌‌Harlem-148 St‌ and ‌‌34 St-Penn Station.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Suspended

Jul 20 - 24 and Jul 27 - 31, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

Overnight 3 is suspended
2 makes 3 stops between ‌34 St-Penn Station and 135 St.
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between 135 St and Harlem-148 St.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at 135 St accessible.
Notes: 3 service ends early between 34 St-Penn Station and New Lots Av. 4 replaces 3 service in Brooklyn, between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av.
No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Suspended

Jul 24 - Aug 24, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

3 is suspended
2 makes 3 stops between 135 St and 34 St-Penn Station.
4 makes 3 stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av.
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between 135 St and Harlem-148 St.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at 135 St accessible.
Travel Alternatives:
For 14 St, take the 1 instead.
For 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.
- Transfer between 2 and buses at 135 St accessible.
- Transfer between 2 and 4 at 149 St-Grand Concourse.
Transfer between trains at:
- 96 St accessible | 12
- Times Sq-42 St accessible | 12N
- 34 St-Penn Station accessible | 12
- 14 St accessible | 1
Notes: No 1 service between 14 St and South Ferry during this time.
No 2 service between 34 St-Penn Station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Suspended

Aug 18 - 21, Tue to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

Overnight 3 is suspended
2 makes 3 stops between ‌34 St-Penn Station and 135 St.
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between 135 St and Harlem-148 St.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at 135 St accessible.
Notes: 3 service ends early between 34 St-Penn Station and New Lots Av. 4 replaces 3 service in Brooklyn, between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av.
No 2 between 34 St-Penn Station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

All Lines

3 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 3 Train?

Service operates between 148 St, 7 Av, Manhattan and New Lots Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the 7 Avenue Express.

Is the 3 line operating right now, and how many 3 trains are running?

Yes. The 3 line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 18 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 3 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 3 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 3 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 3 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 3 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

Crown Hts-Utica 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

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

How often does the 3 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 3 trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 3 trains reach about 7 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 3 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-3 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 3 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 3 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 3 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 3 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 3, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: New Lots Av, Harlem-148 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.