Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 12 - 15, Mon to Thu, 9:45 PM to 11:30 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, 110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 59 St-Columbus Circle or 168 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Oct 17- 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle
168 St-bound C runs via the ‌F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Travel alternatives:
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or downtown AC.
For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown AC or E.
For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.
Transfer stations:
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE
- 7 Av CE
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1
Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.
Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St, and the uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.
Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
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

Oct 17 - 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown AC or D.
For service from these stations, take the AC or D to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Notes: Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St during this time.
Downtown D runs local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle during this time.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Suspended

Oct 19 - 22 and Oct 26 - 29, Mon to Thu, beginning 9:30 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

C service ends early - take the A instead
A runs local in both directions between 168 St and Euclid Av.
In Manhattan, transfer between trains at the following stations:
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AD1
- 42 St Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
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- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | EDNQR
- 14 St (6 Av) L12(via passageway)
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ADF
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 24 - 25, Oct 31 - Nov 1, and Nov 7 - 8, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Brooklyn, Euclid Av-bound C skips Lafayette Av, Clinton-Washington Avs, Franklin Av and Kingston-Throop Avs

For service to these stations, take the C to Nostrand Av or Utica Av accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train to Nostrand Av or Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and transfer to a Euclid Av-bound C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
Station 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 - Stops Skipped

Oct 24 - 25, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

Oct 31 - Nov 1, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted in both directions between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle
168 St-bound C runs via the ‌F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to Jay St-MetroTech.
Travel alternatives:
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
For Fulton St, take the J via transfer at the Delancey St-Essex St F station. Or, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or a downtown A.
For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown A or E.
For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.
Transfer stations:
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE
- 7 Av CE
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1
Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.
Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St, and the uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.
Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
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

Nov 2 - 5 and Nov 9 - 12, Mon to Thu, beginning 10:45 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, 110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 59 St-Columbus Circle or 168 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Nov 7 - 8 and Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

C runs every 15 minutes

C service operates on a modified schedule because AC and D trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
Track and structural maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Nov 7 - 8, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown AC or D.
For service from these stations, take the AC or D to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
Note: Downtown A and D run local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted in both directions between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle
168 St-bound C runs via the ‌F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to Jay St-MetroTech.
Travel alternatives:
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or a downtown A.
For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown A or E.
For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.
Transfer stations:
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE
- 7 Av CE
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1
Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.
Downtown A stops at 50 St, 23 St and Spring St, and uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.
Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
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

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:36

In Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.
For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.
Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

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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 28 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 October 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 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between C trains reach about 9 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.