Planned - Suspended

May 11 - 14, Mon to Thu, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

In the Bronx, no overnight 5 between Dyre Av and E 180 St
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directions_busFree T113 shuttle buses make stops between Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- Transfer between 2 and directions_busat E 180 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

May 17, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
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5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the 2.
For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Grand Concourse 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
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 - Part Suspended

May 23 - 25, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

No 5 between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green
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5 runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Grand Central-42 St, the last stop.
- Trains run every 12 minutes, days and evenings.
Travel alternatives:
For 14 St-Union Sq and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, take the 4 or 6.
For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby ‌J or R stations.
Transfer stations:
- 59 St 456NR
- Grand Central-42 St accessible | 456
- 14 St-Union Sq 46NR
- Canal St 46JNR
Note: No 4 between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Hts-Utica Av/New Lots Av during this time.
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.
Planned - Part Suspended

May 24, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
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5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the 2.
For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Grand Concourse 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Grand Central-42 St begins at approximately 11 AM. No 5 between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green, May 23 - 25, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Memorial Day).
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 - Part Suspended

May 30 - 31, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

No 5 between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green
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5 runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Grand Central-42 St, the last stop.
- Trains run every 12 minutes, days and evenings.
Travel alternatives:
For 14 St-Union Sq and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, take the 4 or 6.
For Fulton St, Wall St and Bowling Green, use nearby ‌J or R stations.
Transfer stations:
- 59 St 456NR
- Grand Central-42 St accessible | 456
- 14 St-Union Sq 46NR
- Canal St 46JNR
Note: No 4 between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Hts-Utica Av/New Lots Av during this time.
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 6, Saturday, 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

In the Bronx, Dyre Av-bound 5 skips Morris Park, Gun Hill Rd and Baychester Av
All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at Pelham Pkwy
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For service to these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or Eastchester-Dyre Av and transfer to a downtown 5.
For service from these stations, take the 5 to Pelham Pkwy or E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound 5.
What's happening?
Preventive 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

Jun 7 and Jun 14, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-12 14:58

No 5 between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
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5 service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the 2.
For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the 4.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Grand Concourse 24.
Note: Bronx-bound ‌5 service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
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.

5 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 5 Train?

Service operates between Dyre Av/Nereid Av, Bronx and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Express.

Is the 5 line operating right now, and how many 5 trains are running?

Yes. The 5 line is operating, but our station snapshot flags Service issues on the line—many stops show gaps or irregular arrivals for this route. Our live feed maps about 24 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 5 train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Service issues on the line based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

When does the 5 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 5 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 5 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 5 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

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Church Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Grand Central-42 St, 125 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd, Gun Hill Rd, 233 St

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

How often does the 5 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 5 trains are arriving approximately every 8 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 5 trains reach about 8 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 5 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-5 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 5 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 5 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 5 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 5 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

Fully closed

Bronx Park East, Pelham Pkwy, Allerton Av, Burke Av, Gun Hill Rd, 219 St, 225 St, 233 St, Nereid Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.

One direction

For 5, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Eastchester-Dyre Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.