Planned - Suspended

Jul 17 - 20, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

M is suspended - Take the J and free shuttle buses instead
directions_bus Free T410 shuttle buses make stops between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Marcy Av.
J provides service between Marcy Av and Delancey St-Essex St.
(No J between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av during this time)
For direct service to/from Manhattan, take the L via transfer at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs accessible.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs accessible or Marcy Av accessible.
When exiting Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Marcy Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
What's happening?
We're making structural 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.
Planned - Suspended

Jul 31 - Aug 3, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:26

M is suspended - Take the J and free shuttle buses instead
directions_bus Free T410 shuttle buses make stops between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Marcy Av.
J provides service between Marcy Av and Delancey St-Essex St.
(No J between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av during this time)
For direct service to/from Manhattan, take the L via transfer at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs accessible.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs accessible or Marcy Av accessible.
When exiting Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Marcy Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
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.
Extra Service

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

M runs between Metropolitan Av and Delancey St-Essex St,‌ and via the J to/from Broad St

Note: M service runs every 8 minutes, days/evenings
What's happening?
We're providing additional service for customers during planned work on the J line

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M Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the M Train?

Service operates between Middle Village and Myrtle Av/Forest Hills. Officially labeled as the Queens Blvd Local/6 Av Local.

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

Yes. The M line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 30 active train(s) on this line right now.

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

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

Middle Village-Metropolitan Av, Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, Flushing Av, Marcy Av, Broadway-Lafayette St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Lexington Av/53 St, Queens Plaza, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Forest Hills-71 Av

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

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

Right now, M trains are arriving approximately every 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between M trains reach about 9 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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

Fully closed

5 Av/53 St, Lexington Av/53 St, Court Sq-23 St, Queens Plaza. More detail on our map: AP Transit.