Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 1 - 2, Mon 10:30 PM to Tue 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Brooklyn, no F between Jay St-MetroTech and 4 Av/9 St
F service operates in two sections:
1. Between Jamaica-179 St and Jay St-MetroTech
(Jamaica-bound F begins service at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts AC station)
2. Between 4 Av/9 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
‌directions_busFree shuttle buses run between Jay St-MetroTech and 7 Av.
- Transfer between AFNR and directions_busbuses at Jay St-MetroTech accessible.
- Transfer between DN local, R and directions_busbuses at 4 Av-9 St.
- Transfer between F and directions_busbuses at 7 Av accessible.
When exiting Jay St-MetroTech, 4 Av-9 St or 7 Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
Note: No G service between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av during this time.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 1 - 3, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips Sutphin Blvd and Briarwood

For service to Sutphin Blvd, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service to Briarwood, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E or Jamaica-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
What's happening?
We're making subway improvements
Planned - Reroute

Jun 2 - 3, Tue 11:45 PM to Wed 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

No Jamaica-bound F service at 57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, and 21 St-Queensbridge

Jamaica-bound F trains are rerouted via ‌Court Sq E from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 36 St.
Travel alternatives:
For service to 57 St, take the Jamaica-bound F to the nearby 5 Av/53 St E station. Or, transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible to an uptown N or Q for service to nearby 57 St-7 Av.
For service to Lexington Av/63 St accessible, take the Q via transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible.
For service to Roosevelt Island accessible and 21 St-Queensbridge accessible, take the F to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av (or ‌‌Steinway St after 11 PM, nightly) and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
Travel tip:
For 21 St-Queensbridge, consider nearby Queens Plaza accessible.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 3 - 5, Wed to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips 169 St

For service to this station, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from this station, take the F to Jamaica-179 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
Travel tip:
For service to 169 St, consider the Q1, Q2, Q3, Q17 or Q36 buses.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 8 - 10, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd

For service to these stations, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from Briarwood, take the E or F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from Sutphin Blvd, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

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

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips Sutphin Blvd, Briarwood and 75 Av

For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 19 - 22, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips Sutphin Blvd, Briarwood and 75 Av

For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 23, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips 75 Av, Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd

For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 23 - 26, Tue to Fri and Jun 29 - Jul 2, Mon to Thu, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Manhattan, downtown F skips 23 St and 14 St

For service to these stations, take the F to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 34 St-Herald Sq and transfer to a downtown F.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

All Lines

F Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the F Train?

Service operates between Jamaica-179 St and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local.

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

Yes. The F line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 56 active train(s) on this line right now.

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

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

Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Church Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Broadway-Lafayette St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, 21 St-Queensbridge, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica-179 St

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

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

Right now, F trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between F trains reach about 6 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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

Fully closed

57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, 21 St-Queensbridge. More detail on our map: AP Transit.