Planned - Stops Skipped

Through 3rd Qtr 2026, Tue to Fri, 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (except Thu, May 14, Tue, May 26, Wed, May 27 and Thu, Jun 11)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound J skips Chauncey St, Halsey St, Gates Av and Kosciuszko St
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For service to these stations, take the J to Myrtle Av and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound J.
For service from these stations, take the J to Broadway Junction and transfer to a Manhattan-bound J.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Reduced Service

Through 3rd Qtr 2026, Tue to Fri, 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (except Thu, May 14, Tue, May 26, Wed, May 27 and Thu, Jun 11)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

‌J trains run every 10 minutes
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What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

May 16 - 17, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

In Brooklyn, no J between Crescent St and Broadway Junction
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J runs in two sections:
1. Between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St, every 12 minutes (days/evenings)
2. Between Broadway Junction and Broad St, every 12 minutes (days/evenings)
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between Crescent St and Broadway Junction.
- Transfer between J trains and directions_busbuses at Crescent St and/or Broadway Junction.
Travel tip:
[airplane icon] For AirTrain JFK, use the ‌Howard Beach-JFK Airport ‌A station. Transfer at ‌Broadway Junction‌.
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.
Planned - Part Suspended

May 22 - 26, Fri 11:30 PM to Tue 5:00 AM (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

No J trains between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av
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J service runs in two sections:
1. Between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction
2. Between Marcy Av and Broad St
directions_busFree T433 shuttle buses make stops between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av.
For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take the AC or L via transfer at Broadway Junction.
- Transfer between J and directions_busbuses at Broadway Junction and/or Marcy Av accessible.
When exiting Broadway Junction, Myrtle Av or Marcy Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
Travel tip:
[airplane icon] For AirTrain JFK, to/from Manhattan, take the A to/from Howard Beach-JFK Airport accessible. Or, take the E to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport accessible.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 26 - 27, Tue and Wed, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

In Brooklyn, Jamaica Center-bound J skips Kosciuszko St, Gates Av, Halsey St and Chauncey St
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For service to these stations, take the J to Broadway Junction and transfer to a Manhattan-bound J.
For service from these stations, take the J to Myrtle Av and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound J.

Travel tip:
Consider taking the Q24 bus along Broadway.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 6 - 7, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:27

No J between Crescent St, Brooklyn and Broad St, Manhattan
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J runs every 12 minutes (days/evenings) between Jamaica Center and Crescent St, the last stop.
M replaces J between Myrtle Av and Broad St.
directions_busFree T430 shuttle buses run along two routes:
1. Local shuttle buses make all J stops between Crescent St and Myrtle Av
2. Express shuttle buses operate between Crescent St and Myrtle Av, stopping at Broadway Junction
- Transfer between J and directions_busbuses at Crescent St
- Transfer between M and directions_busbuses at Myrtle Av
For Lower Manhattan, take the AC or L. Transfer at Broadway Junction directions_bus.
When exiting at Crescent St or ‌Myrtle Av, get a GO Ticket to re-enter the subway.
[airplane icon] For AirtrainJFK from Manhattan, take a Queens-bound A at Fulton St accessible. Transfer at Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility 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.

J Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the J Train?

Service operates between Jamaica Center and Broad St. Officially labeled as the Nassau St Local.

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

Yes. The J line is operating, but our station snapshot flags Service issues on the line—many stops show gaps or irregular arrivals for this route. Our live feed maps about 24 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the J train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Service issues on the line based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are currently 2 active alerts for this route:

Planned - Stops Skipped

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound J skips Chauncey St, Halsey St, Gates Av and Kosciuszko St

Reduced Service

‌J trains run every 10 minutes

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

When does the J 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 J train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the J train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of May 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 J 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

Flushing Av, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, Marcy Av, Fulton St, Chambers St

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

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

Right now, J trains are arriving approximately every 5 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between J trains reach about 10 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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

One direction

For J, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Chauncey St, Halsey St, Gates Av, Kosciuszko St, Flushing Av, Lorimer St, Hewes St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.