Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 17 - 19, Fri 9:45 PM to 11:30 PM, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Upper Manhattan, no C between 145 St and 168 St
C runs between Euclid Av and 145 St, the last stop.
A stops at 163 St-Amsterdam Av and 155 St in both directions.
- Transfer between A and C at 145 St or 125 St accessible
Note: At 145 St C trains stop at the lower level D platform.
Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.
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.
Extra Service

Jul 19, Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

Additional C service operates between 145 St and Euclid Av

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Note: No C between 145 St and 168 St during this time. Take the A for local service between these stations.
What's happening?
We're providing extra service during the World Cup 2026 tournament
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 19, Sunday, 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Upper Manhattan, uptown C skips 135 St - Take the A instead
- Transfer between trains at 125 St.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

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C Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the C Train?

Service operates between 168 St, Manhattan and Euclid Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the 8 Avenue Local.

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

Yes. The C 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 C 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 C 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 C train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

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

Euclid Av, Utica Av, Franklin Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Fulton St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 14 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 59 St-Columbus Circle, 125 St, 168 St

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

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

Right now, C trains are arriving approximately every 6 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between C trains reach about 10 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for C 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.