Planned - Express to Local

Jul 14, 15, and 17, Tue, Wed, and Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Brooklyn, Brighton Beach-bound B stops at Avenue U and Neck Rd

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Suspended

Aug 3 - 6, Mon to Thu, beginning 8:30 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

B service ends early - Take the ACD and Q instead
Notes: In Manhattan, Q trains run via 6 Av after 9:30 PM.
Q runs between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and DeKalb Av, then is rerouted:
• Via the D between DeKalb Av and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
• Via the F between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and Lexington Av/63 St, resuming normal service to/from 96 St (2 Av)
Transfer stations:
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | ACD
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | DQ
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACD
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (D) | DQ
Schedule reminder: B trains do not run overnight.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Aug 4 - 7 and Aug 11 - 14, Tue to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound B runs local from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park

What's happening?
Track maintenance

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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 right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 29 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the B train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service 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 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 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 5 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)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-B 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 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.