Planned - Stops Skipped

May 12 - 15 and May 19 - 22, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 skips St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
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For service to these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations take the 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 8 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Express to Local

May 12 - 15, May 19 - 22, and May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St
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What's happening?
We're replacing tracks and signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 11 - May 22, Mon to Fri, and May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
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Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
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

May 15 - 18, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St (days/evenings)
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Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 12 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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

May 18 - 22, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In Manhattan, downtown 6 skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 77 St, 68 St and 51 St
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Trains stop at 86 St and 59 St.
For service to these stations, take the 6 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 6.
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 22 - 26, Fri 9:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St (days/evenings)
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Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 16 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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.
Reduced Service

May 23 - 25, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

6 runs every 8 minutes in Manhattan
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6 runs on a modified schedule while 4 and 6 trains share the local track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 26, 28, and 29, Tue, Thu, and Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 skips St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
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For service to these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations take the 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 8 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Reduced Service

May 27, Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

6 service operates less frequently in the Bronx
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
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- Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 29 - Jun 1, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St (days/evenings)
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Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 16 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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.
Reduced Service

May 30 - 31, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

6 runs every 8 minutes in Manhattan
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6 runs on a modified schedule while 4 and 6 trains share the local track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 1 - 5 and Jun 8 - 12, Mon to Fri, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
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Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
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

Jun 2, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, no 6 between Westchester Sq and Pelham Bay Park
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
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6 runs between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Westchester Sq, the last stop.
directions_busFree Bx91 shuttle buses make stops between Westchester Sq and Pelham Bay Park.
- Transfer between 6 and directions_busat Westchester Sq accessible
Notes: 6 runs every 8 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 2, Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
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What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 3 - 5, Wed to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 skips St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
expand_moreShow more

For service to these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations take the 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 8 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 3 - 5, Wed to Fri, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St
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What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 5 - 8, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:09

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
The last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St (days/evenings)
expand_moreShow more

Trains stop at Hunts Point Av.
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes: 6 runs every 12 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 St accessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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.

6 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 6 Train?

Service operates between Pelham Bay Park, Bronx and Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Local.

Is the 6 line operating right now, and how many 6 trains are running?

Yes. The 6 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 27 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 6 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 currently 2 active alerts for this route:

Planned - Stops Skipped

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 skips St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock AvThe last stop for some Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St

Planned - Express to Local

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

When does the 6 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 6 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 6 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 6 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

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Canal St, Bleecker St, 23rd Street–Baruch College station, Grand Central-42 St, 51 St, 125 St, Hunts Point Av, Pelham Bay Park

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

How often does the 6 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 6 trains are arriving approximately every 2 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 6 trains reach about 4 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 6 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-6 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 6 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 6 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 6 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 6 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 6, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Whitlock Av, Elder Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, St Lawrence Av, Pelham Bay Park. More detail on our map: AP Transit.