No Scheduled Service

Overnight and weekends
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

Take the ACDQ instead

B service operates weekday rush hours, middays and evenings
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 18, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Brooklyn, no B between Kings Hwy and Brighton Beach - take the Q
B runs between ‌Bedford Park Blvd and Kings Hwy, the last stop.
- Transfer between B and Q at Kings Hwy.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Delays

Period from 2026-06-01 20:41

Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

Downtown BC trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at 59 St-Columbus Circle.

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B Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the B Train?

Service operates between 145 St/Bedford Park Blvd and Brighton Beach. Officially labeled as the 6 Avenue Express.

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

Yes. The B 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 31 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the B 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 B 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 B train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

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

Bedford Park Blvd, Kingsbridge Rd, 161 St-Yankee Stadium, 125 St, 59 St-Columbus Circle, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 34 St-Herald Sq, W 4 St-Wash Sq, Broadway-Lafayette St, DeKalb Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Prospect Park, Kings Hwy

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

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

Right now, B trains are arriving approximately every 10 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between B trains reach about 10 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

For the next B train arriving at each listed stop, our feed’s ETA reliability score on that arrival is low. Scores under 60 usually align with about five minutes of extra variability; scores under 30 can mean larger gaps ahead. Stations are grouped by severity—at most two panels.

Moderate delays

Bedford Park Blvd, Kingsbridge Rd

Confirm with live countdowns in AP Transit or open Status & Alerts below if service shifts.

Which stations on the B line currently have no service or a closed direction for B trains?

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for B on either direction in our snapshot (other trains may still appear). Gaps can open on the next refresh—use AP Transit on the map or Status & Alerts below.