42 St Shuttle

Good Service

train 2schedule Avg ~3 min

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Operates between Grand Central and Times Square.

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GS 42 St Shuttle Status & Alerts

No Scheduled Service

Overnight
Update at 2026-06-02 11:54

Take the 7 instead

S 42 St Shuttle operates daily during days and evenings.
No Scheduled Service

Overnight
Update at 2026-06-02 11:54

Take the 7 instead

S 42 St Shuttle operates daily during days and evenings.
Extra Service

Jun 16 - 17, Tue and Wed, 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-02 11:54

S 42 Street Shuttle service runs overnight

What's happening?
We're providing additional service for customers during planned work.

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S Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the S Train?

Service operates between Grand Central and Times Square. Officially labeled as the 42 St Shuttle.

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

Yes. The S line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 2 active train(s) on this line right now.

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

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the S 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 S line have accessibility (ADA)?

No station on this line’s list is flagged as fully ADA accessible in our static data (or the field is missing)—confirm with the operator or on AP Transit.

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

Right now, GS trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between GS trains reach about 4 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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