Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, and Jul 21 - 24, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 17 - 20, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Special Notice

Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, Rush Hours
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

No rush hour FX express service in Brooklyn - no change to local F service

What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 20 - 21, Mon 11:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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 modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 27 - 31, Mon 4:45 AM to Fri 11:45 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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

For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from Sutphin Blvd , take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from Briarwood, take the E instead.
Note: Manhattan-bound E stops at Briarwood during this time.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 27 - 31, Mon to Fri, 10:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound F and Church Av-bound G skip 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy

For service to these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F or Court Sq-bound G.
For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Av-bound G.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 31 - Aug 3, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F runs express from Kings Hwy to Jay St-MetroTech

Trains stop at 18 Av, Church Av and 7 Av.
For service to Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Pkwy, Avenue I, Ditmas Av,‌ Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park, 4 Av-9 St, Smith-9 Sts, Carroll St and Bergen St, take the F to 18 Av, Church Av, 7 Av or Jay St-MetroTech and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 7 Av, Church Av, 18 Av or Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
Note: No G service between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av during this time.
Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 3 - 4, Mon 10:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound F and Church Av-bound G skip 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy

For service to these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F or Court Sq-bound G.
For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Av-bound G.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 5 - 6, Wed 10:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F and Court Sq-bound G skip Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park and 4 Av-9 St

For service to these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Av-bound G.
For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F or Court Sq-bound G.
Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 7 - 10, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F runs express from Kings Hwy to Smith-9 Sts

Trains stop at 18 Av, Church Av and 7 Av.
For service to Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Pkwy, Avenue I and Ditmas Av, take the F to 18 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 18 Av or Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service to Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park and 4 Av/9 St, take the F to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Av-bound G.
For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
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Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 11, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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

Aug 11 - 12, Tue 10:45 PM to Wed 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F and Court Sq-bound G skip Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park and 4 Av-9 St

For service to these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F or Church Av-bound G.
For service from these stations, take the F or G to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F or Court Sq-bound G.
Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 13, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

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

Aug 14 - 17, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound F runs express from Jay St-MetroTech to Kings Hwy

Trains stop at 7 Av, Church Av and 18 Av.
For service to Bergen St, Carroll St, Smith-9 Sts, 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy, take the F to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service to Ditmas Av, Avenue I, Bay Pkwy, Avenue N and Avenue P, take the F to 18 Av or Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 18 Av, Church Av, 7 Av or Jay St-MetroTech and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F.
Note: No G service between Church Av and ‌Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts during this time.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals

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 54 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 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 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.