1. Between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, every 8 minutes
2. Between Atlantic Av and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, every 10 minutes
directions_busFree B111 shuttle buses make stops between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Atlantic Av.
Transfer between L and directions_busbuses at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avsaccessible and/or Atlantic Av.
For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, consider the AC or J.
Transfer between trains and directions_busshuttle buses at Broadway Junction.
When exiting at Atlantic Av, Broadway Junction or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
What's happening?
Track 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.
notifications
Boarding Change
Every Wed and Fri, 1:30 AM to 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-13 14:09
In Manhattan, all L trains at 1 Av and 3 Av board from the Brooklyn-bound platform
2. Between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy (every 10 minutes)
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Broadway Junction.
Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avsaccessible and/or Broadway Junction.
For direct service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, consider AC and J via transfer at Broadway Junction.
What's happening?
Track 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.
warning
Planned - Part Suspended
May 30 - 31, Sat 3:30 AM to Sun 10:00 PM Update at 2026-05-13 14:09
No L between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
L runs between 8 Av and Broadway Junction approximately every 8 minutes days/evenings and 12 minutes overnight.
directions_busFreeT426shuttle buses run along two routes:
1. Local directions_busbuses make all L station stops between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
2. Nonstop directions_busbuses run between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
Transfer between trains and directions_bus buses 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.
L Train FAQ
Route, Stops & Service Pattern
What is the route of the L Train?
Service operates between 8 Av/14 St and Rockaway Pkwy. Officially labeled as the 14 St-Canarsie Local.
Is the L line operating right now, and how many L trains are running?
Yes. The L line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 24 active train(s) on this line right now.
Is the L 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 L 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 L train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?
A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the L 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 L 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):
For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.
How often does the L train come, and what is the maximum wait?
Right now, L trains are arriving approximately every 2 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between L trains reach about 4 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).
Which stations may have spacing issues for the next L train (ETA on the arriving train)?
No stops on this line currently show a next-L 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 L line currently have no service or a closed direction for L trains?
Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to L only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how L is missing in our feed—at most two panels.
One direction
For L, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, 8 Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.