Lexington Avenue Express

Good Service

train 24schedule 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

35 min 42 minopen_in_new

Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College

41 min 2Nowopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

32 min 51 minopen_in_new

Nevins St

5Now 41 minopen_in_new

Borough Hall

4Now 44 minopen_in_new

Bowling Green

45 min 54 minopen_in_new

Wall St

46 min 52 minopen_in_new

Fulton St

4Now 51 minopen_in_new

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

42 min 42 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

6X1 min 64 minopen_in_new

Grand Central-42 St

41 min 42 minopen_in_new

59 St

51 min 61 minopen_in_new

86 St

5Now 61 minopen_in_new

125 St

51 min 6Nowopen_in_new

138 St-Grand Concourse

51 min 52 minopen_in_new

149 St-Grand Concourse

4Now 45 minopen_in_new

161 St-Yankee Stadium

45 min 42 minopen_in_new

167 St

47 min 4Nowopen_in_new

170 St

41 min 42 minopen_in_new

Mt Eden Av

42 min 41 minopen_in_new

176 St

43 min 45 minopen_in_new

Burnside Av

41 min 44 minopen_in_new

183 St

42 min 42 minopen_in_new

Fordham Rd

44 min 41 minopen_in_new

Kingsbridge Rd

41 min 4Nowopen_in_new

Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College

43 min 46 minopen_in_new

Mosholu Pkwy

45 min 44 minopen_in_new

Woodlawn

47 min No Serviceopen_in_new

4 Lexington Avenue Express Status & Alerts

Planned - Stops Skipped

Through September 2026
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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
Extra Service

Jul 13 - 16, Mon to Thu, beginning at 9 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 11:15 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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?
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 - Express to Local

Jul 17 - 19, Fri, beginning at 10 PM, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 - Part Suspended

Jul 18 - 19, Sat 3:45 AM to 6:30 AM and Sat 11:15 PM to Sun 8:45 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, no 4 between Junius St and New Lots Av
4 runs between Woodlawn and Junius St, the last stop.
directions_busFree T453 shuttle buses make stops between Junius St and New Lots Av.
- Transfer between 4 and directions_busat Junius St.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Extra Service

Jul 20 - 23 and Jul 27 - 30, Mon to Thu, beginning at 9 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 21, 23, and 24, Tue, Thu, and Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Mosholu Pkwy
The last stop for some Woodlawn-bound trains is 167 St

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 4 to Kingsbridge Rd and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.
Note: 4 runs every 16 minutes in the Bronx and the last stop for some Woodlawn-bound trains is 167 St. Transfer at ‌167 St to a Woodlawn-bound 4 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 22, Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 25 - 26 and Aug 1 - 2, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skip Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Mosholu Pkwy
The last stop for some Woodlawn-bound trains is 167 St (days/evenings)

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 4 to Kingsbridge Rd and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.
Note: 4 runs every 16 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for some Woodlawn-bound trains is 167 St. Transfer at ‌167 St to a Woodlawn-bound 4 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Extra Service

Jul 25 - Aug 23, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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.
What's happening?
We're providing additional service for customers in Brooklyn during planned work on the 23 lines.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 28 - 31, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In the Bronx, Woodlawn-bound 4 skips Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Mosholu Pkwy

For service to these stations, take the 4 to Woodlawn and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the 4 to Kingsbridge Rd and transfer to a Woodlawn-bound train.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Extra Service

Aug 18 - 20, Tue to Thu, beginning at 9 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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.

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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 24 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 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 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.