Lexington Avenue Express

Good Service

train 22schedule Avg ~4 min

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Trains operate between Woodlawn, Bronx, and Utica Av, Brooklyn.

45 trains are running with delays in both directions while we continue to address a mechanical problem on a work train near Bowling Green.

Active notifications Planned - Stops Skipped

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Burnside Av

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Crown Hts-Utica Av

36 min 3Nowopen_in_new

Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College

31 min 57 minopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

33 min 21 minopen_in_new

42 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Wall St

43 min 47 minopen_in_new

Fulton St

44 min 46 minopen_in_new

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

41 min 43 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

4Now 6XNowopen_in_new

Grand Central-42 St

5Now 42 minopen_in_new

59 St

4Now 6Nowopen_in_new

86 St

61 min 6XNowopen_in_new

125 St

6Now 41 minopen_in_new

138 St-Grand Concourse

45 min 46 minopen_in_new

149 St-Grand Concourse

4Now 43 minopen_in_new

161 St-Yankee Stadium

43 min 4Nowopen_in_new

167 St

41 min 45 minopen_in_new

170 St

43 min 44 minopen_in_new

Mt Eden Av

44 min 42 minopen_in_new

176 St

45 min 41 minopen_in_new

Burnside Av

47 min 48 minopen_in_new

183 St

411 min 46 minopen_in_new

Fordham Rd

41 min 45 minopen_in_new

Kingsbridge Rd

42 min 44 minopen_in_new

Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College

44 min 42 minopen_in_new

Mosholu Pkwy

46 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Woodlawn

41 min No Serviceopen_in_new

4 Lexington Avenue Express Status & Alerts

Delays

Period from 2026-08-31 14:05

Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

45 trains are running with delays in both directions while we continue to address a mechanical problem on a work train near Bowling Green.

Uptown ‌5 trains have resumed making scheduled stops.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Through September 2026
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Burnside Av

Use nearby 176 St or 183 St stations.
Additional travel alternatives:
For service to this station, take the 4 to 183 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from this station, take the 4 to 176 St and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 1 and 3, Tue and Thu, beginning 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, uptown local 4 service begins early from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night 4 also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 1 and 3, Tue and Thu, beginning 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, downtown local 4 service begins early from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Schedule reminder: Late night ‌4 also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 1 - 2, Tue and Wed, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips 183 St, Fordham Rd, Kingsbridge Rd and Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Mosholu Pkwy accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4.
For service from these stations, take the 4 to 176 St and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound 4.
What's happening?
Track 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 1 - 2, Tue to Wed, and Sep 3 - 4, Thu to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, downtown 4 local 6 run express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Trains stop at 14 St-Union Sq.
For service to 33 St, 28 St, 23 St, Astor Pl, Bleecker St, Spring St and Canal St, take the 4 or 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall accessible and transfer to an uptown 4 local or 6.
For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Grand Central-42 St accessible and transfer to a downtown 4 or 6.
Travel tip:
From Canal St, take the J to Chambers St/Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
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 - Part Suspended

Sep 4 - 8, Fri 11:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM (includes Labor Day)
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

No 4 between 149 St-Hostos and 125 St
4 service runs in two sections:
1. Between Utica Av/New Lots Av and 125 St and via the 6 to/from 3 Av-138 St
2. Between Woodlawn and 149 St-Hostos, every 12 minutes days and evenings
directions_busFree shuttle buses run between ‌149 St-Hostos and 3 Av-138 St 6 Station, stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busat ‌149 St-Hostos and/or 3 Av-138 St 6 Station.
Metro-North will cross-honor 4 customers traveling between the Bronx and Manhattan for no additional charge. Hudson line cross-honor between Grand Central and University Heights stations. Harlem line cross-honor between Grand Central and Wakefield stations. Check Metro-North service and schedules.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
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

Sep 5 - 7, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Labor Day)
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, 4 runs local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Extra Service

Sep 9 and 10, Wed and Thu, beginning at 9:30 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

4 replaces 3 service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av

Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local to/from New Lots Av.
Notes: 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.
Utica Av-bound 2 and New Lots Av-bound 4 run express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Hts-Utica Av during this time.
What's happening?
We're providing additional service for customers in Brooklyn during planned work on the 23 lines.
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 11 - 13, Sep 18 - 20, Sep 25 - 27, and Oct 2 - 4, Fri, beginning 10 PM, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, 4 runs local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St

Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 15 - 18, Tue to Fri, beginning 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In Manhattan, downtown local 4 service begins early from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St

Schedule reminder: Late night ‌4 also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Sep 17, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In the Bronx, 4 runs every 16 minutes between 167 St and Woodlawn
The last stop for alternate trains from Manhattan is 167 St
- Transfer at 167 St to a Woodlawn-bound 4 to continue your trip.
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 - Part Suspended

Sep 23, Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 15:02

In the Bronx, no 4 between Kingsbridge Rd and Woodlawn
4 runs between Crown Hts-Utica Av and Kingsbridge Rd, the last stop.
directions_busFree Bx95 shuttle buses run between Kingsbridge Rd and Woodlawn, stopping at Mosholu Pkwy and Bedford Park Blvd.
- Transfer between 4 and directions_busbuses at Kingsbridge Rd.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance

All Lines

4 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 4 Train?

Service operates between Woodlawn, Bronx and Utica Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Express.

Is the 4 line operating right now, and how many 4 trains are running?

Yes. The 4 line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 22 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 4 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 currently 2 active alerts for this route:

Delays

45 trains are running with delays in both directions while we continue to address a mechanical problem on a work train near Bowling Green.

Planned - Stops Skipped

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Burnside Av

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

When does the 4 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 4 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 4 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 4 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, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Grand Central-42 St, 125 St, 161 St-Yankee Stadium, 170 St, Fordham Rd

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

How often does the 4 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 4 trains are arriving approximately every 4 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 4 trains reach about 8 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ). Active delay alerts can stretch headways beyond that snapshot—see Status & Alerts below.

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 4 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-4 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 4 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 4 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 4 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 4 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 4, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Crown Hts-Utica Av, Woodlawn. More detail on our map: AP Transit.