Lexington Avenue Express

Good Service

train 20schedule Avg ~3 min

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

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In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Burnside Av

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Crown Hts-Utica Av

31 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College

3Now 22 minopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

53 min 33 minopen_in_new

Nevins St

3Now 32 minopen_in_new

Borough Hall

4Now 44 minopen_in_new

Bowling Green

52 min 43 minopen_in_new

Wall St

53 min 41 minopen_in_new

Fulton St

54 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

56 min 52 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

42 min 42 minopen_in_new

Grand Central-42 St

45 min 5Nowopen_in_new

59 St

62 min 52 minopen_in_new

86 St

43 min 41 minopen_in_new

125 St

53 min 41 minopen_in_new

138 St-Grand Concourse

42 min 5Nowopen_in_new

149 St-Grand Concourse

4Now 43 minopen_in_new

161 St-Yankee Stadium

43 min 4Nowopen_in_new

167 St

45 min 43 minopen_in_new

170 St

46 min 41 minopen_in_new

Mt Eden Av

47 min 45 minopen_in_new

176 St

49 min 44 minopen_in_new

Burnside Av

410 min 42 minopen_in_new

183 St

4Now 41 minopen_in_new

Fordham Rd

42 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Kingsbridge Rd

43 min 43 minopen_in_new

Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College

4Now 41 minopen_in_new

Mosholu Pkwy

42 min 411 minopen_in_new

Woodlawn

42 min No Serviceopen_in_new

4 Lexington Avenue Express Status & Alerts

Planned - Stops Skipped

Through September 2026
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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 - Stops Skipped

Jun 16 - 19, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In Manhattan, uptown 4 local and 6 skip 51 St, 68 St, 77 St, 96 St, 103 St, 110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 59 St or 125 St accessible and transfer to a downtown 4 local or 6.
For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 59 St or Grand Central-42 St accessible and transfer to an uptown 4 or 6.
Travel tip:
Transfer between uptown and downtown trains with fare-capped OMNY at 86 St.
What's happening?
Station 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

Jun 18, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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 - Stops Skipped

Jun 22 - 26, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips 138 St-Grand Concourse
All trains board from the downtown platform at 149 St-Grand Concourse

For service to this station, take the 4 to 149 St-Grand Concourse and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4.
For service from this station, take the 4 to 125 St, the last stop and stay on the train for Woodlawn-bound service.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Extra Transfer

Jun 23 - 26, Tue to Fri, 12:01 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

4 service operates in two sections
1. Between Woodlawn and 125 St
2. Between 125 St and New Lots Av
- Transfer at 125 St accessible to continue your trip.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 23 - 26, Tue to Fri, beginning 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 24, Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 26 - 28, Fri, beginning 10 PM, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In Manhattan, uptown 4 runs local from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night local trains also serve these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 27 - 28, Sat 3:30 AM to 6:30 AM and Sat 11:15 PM to Sun 8:45 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In Brooklyn, no 4 between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av
4 runs between Woodlawn and Crown Hts-Utica Av, the last stop.
directions_busFree B99 shuttle buses make stops between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av.
- Transfer between 4 and directions_busat Crown Hts-Utica Av.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 30 - Jul 2, Tue to Thu, beginning 12:01 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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

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

Jul 3 - 5, Fri to Sun, days and evenings (Holiday Weekend)
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In Manhattan, uptown 4 runs local from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night local trains also serve these stations.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Extra Service

Jul 6 - 9 and Jul 13 - 16, Mon to Thu, beginning at 9 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

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

Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local to/from New Lots Av.
What's happening?
We're providing additional service for customers in Brooklyn during planned work on the 23 lines.
Planned - Express to Local

Jul 10 - 12 and Jul 17 - 19, Fri, beginning at 10 PM, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In Manhattan, uptown 4 runs local from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night local trains also serve these stations.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 11 - 12, Sat and Sun, 3:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:49

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips 170 St, Mt Eden Av and 176 St
All trains board from the downtown platform at Burnside Av

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Burnside Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 4 to 167 St and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound 4.
Travel tip:
For service from 176 St, take the Bx32 bus days and evenings and transfer to the 4 at Burnside Av.
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.

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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 20 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 is currently 1 active alert for this route:

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 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 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 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 4 trains reach about 5 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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: 138 St-Grand Concourse, Woodlawn. More detail on our map: AP Transit.