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Lexington Avenue Express
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Trains operate between Woodlawn, Bronx, and Utica Av, Brooklyn.
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4 train station list

Crown Hts-Utica Av
3
4
accessible
Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College
2
3
4
5
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
2
3
4
5
accessible
Nevins St
2
3
4
5
Borough Hall
4
5
Bowling Green
4
5
accessible
Wall St
4
5
Fulton St
4
5
accessible
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
4
5
6
accessible
14 St-Union Sq
4
5
6
Grand Central-42 St
4
5
6
accessible
59 St
4
5
6
86 St
4
5
6
125 St
4
5
6
accessible
138 St-Grand Concourse
4
5
149 St-Grand Concourse
4
161 St-Yankee Stadium
4
accessible
167 St
4
170 St
4
accessible
Mt Eden Av
4
176 St
4
Burnside Av
4
183 St
4
Fordham Rd
4
accessible
Kingsbridge Rd
4
Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College
4
Mosholu Pkwy
4
Woodlawn
4

4 Lexington Avenue Express Status & Alerts

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    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Through September 2026
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    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
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    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 11 - 15 and May 18 - 22, Mon to Fri, 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM
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    4 service runs between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

    3 trains run to/from New Lots Av.

    Travel Alternatives:

    For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby J or ‌NR stations.

    For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the N or Q.

    For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take the 2 or 3.

    Take the 3 between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av.

    Transfer stations:

    • Canal St 4NQ

    • Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall accessible | 4J

    • Fulton St accessible | 23J

    • Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr‌ accessible (N) | 23NQ

    • Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College 23

    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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    Planned - Express to Local
    May 12 - 15 and May 19 - 22, Tue to Fri, beginning 12:01 AM
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    Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local between these stations.

    What's happening?

    We're replacing tracks
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    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 16 - 17, Sat 3:30 AM to 6:30 AM and Sat 11:15 PM to Sun 8:45 AM
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    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
  • notifications
    Planned - Stops Skipped
    May 19 - 22, Tue to Fri, 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM
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    Trains stop at 86 St and 59 St.

    For service to these stations, take the 4 to 59 St or Grand Central-42 St accessible and transfer to an uptown 4 local or 6.

    For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 59 St or 125 St accessible and transfer to a downtown 4.

    Travel tip:

    Transfer between uptown and downtown trains with fare-capped OMNY at 86 St.

    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.
  • warning
    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 22 - 26, Fri 11:30 PM to Tue 5:00 AM (includes Memorial Day)
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    4 runs local between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, the last stop.

    3 runs to/from New Lots Av all weekend.

    Travel alternatives:

    For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby J or R stations.

    For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the NQ or R.

    For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take the 2 or 3.

    Take the 3 between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av.

    Transfer stations:

    • Canal St 4NQR

    • Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall accessible | 4J

    • Fulton St accessible | 23J

    • Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr‌ accessible (N, R) | 23NQR

    • Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College 23

    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.
  • warning
    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 26 - 29, Jun 2 - 5, Tue to Fri, and Jun 8 - 12, Mon to Fri, 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM
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    4 service runs between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

    3 trains run to/from New Lots Av.

    Travel Alternatives:

    For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby J or ‌NR stations.

    For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the N or Q.

    For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take the 2 or 3.

    Take the 3 between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av.

    Transfer stations:

    • Canal St 4NQ

    • Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall accessible | 4J

    • Fulton St accessible | 23J

    • Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr‌ accessible (N) | 23NQ

    • Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College 23

    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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    Planned - Express to Local
    May 27 - 29, Jun 3 - 5, Wed to Fri, and Jun 9 - 12, Tue to Fri, beginning 12:01 AM
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    Schedule reminder: Late night 4 runs local between these stations.

    What's happening?

    We're replacing tracks
  • warning
    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 29 - Jun 1, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
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    4 runs local between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, the last stop.

    3 runs to/from New Lots Av all weekend.

    Travel alternatives:

    For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby J or R stations.

    For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the NQ or R.

    For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take the 2 or 3.

    Take the 3 between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av.

    Transfer stations:

    • Canal St 4NQR

    • Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall accessible | 4J

    • Fulton St accessible | 23J

    • Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr‌ accessible (N, R) | 23NQR

    • Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College 23

    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.
  • notifications
    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 2 - 4, Tue to Thu, and Jun 8 - 11, Mon to Thu, 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
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    For service to these stations, take the 4 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2, New Lots Av-bound 3, or New Lots Av-bound 4 local.

    For service from these stations, take the 23 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4.

    Schedule reminder: 4 does not serve these stations days and evenings.

    Note: No 4 between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and New Lots Av, Jun 2 - 5, Tue to Fri, and Jun 8 - 12, Mon to Fri, 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Late night 3 replaces 4 service to/from New Lots Av

    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.
  • notifications
    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 5 - 8 and Jun 12 - 15, Fri to Mon, Overnight
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    For service to these stations, take the 4 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2 or New Lots Av-bound 4 local.

    For service from these stations, take the 2 or 4 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 4.

    Schedule reminder: 4 does not serve these stations days and evenings.

    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.
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    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 9 - 12, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
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    For service to this station, take the 4 to Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.

    For service from this station, take the 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.

    What's happening?

    We're replacing tracks
  • notifications
    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 13 - 14, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
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    For service to this station, take the 4 to Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.

    For service from this station, take the 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.

    Note: 4 runs every 16 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for some Woodlawn-bound trains is Kingsbridge Rd. Transfer at Kingsbridge Rd to a Woodlawn-bound 4 to continue your trip.

    What's happening?

    We're replacing tracks

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 19 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 May 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 7 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: Crown Hts-Utica Av, Woodlawn. More detail on our map: AP Transit.

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