For 59 St, take the R instead. Transfer between trains at 36 St.
For service to 8 Av and Fort Hamilton Pkwy, take the N to 62 St/New Utrecht Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service to 18 Av, 20 Av, Bay Pkwy, Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St, take the N to Coney Island-Stillwell Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to New Utrecht Av/62 Staccessible or 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
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
Planned - Reroute
May 13 - 14, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N local runs via the Q from Canal St to DeKalb Av
In Manhattan, use nearby 4 or J stations for City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St and Whitehall St-South Ferry.
In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall24 for Court St and Jay St-MetroTech.
Transfer at:
14 St-Union SqN4
Canal StNJ (4 after 1 AM)
Atlantic Av-Barclays CtrN4
Travel tip:
For service to Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the N to DeKalb Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
Note: At Canal St, downtown N stops at the Q platform during this time.
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
Planned - Reroute
May 14 - 15, Thu 11:45 PM to Fri 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, Astoria-bound N local runs via the Q from DeKalb Av to Canal St
In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall 24 for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.
In Manhattan, use nearby 4 or J stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Transfer at:
Atlantic Av-Barclays CtrN24
Canal StNJ (4 after 1:30 AM)
14 St-Union SqN4
Travel tip:
For service from Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take a Coney Island-bound N to DeKalb Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
Note: At Canal St, uptown N trains stop at the Q platform during this time.
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
Planned - Stops Skipped
May 15 - 18, Fri to Mon, Overnight Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
Manhattan-bound N local runs express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and runs via the Q to Canal St, skipping DeKalb Av
For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the N to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a local Coney Island-bound D or N.
For service from these stations, take the D or N to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For DeKalb Av, Court St, Jay St-MetroTech, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall, take the Q* instead. Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
*96 St-bound Q runs via the R from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
Note: At Canal St, uptown N stops at the Q platform during this time.
Schedule reminder: Manhattan-bound N skips these stations in Brooklyn days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
notifications
Planned - Reroute
May 19 - 22 and May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 10:15 AM to 3:00 PM Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N runs via the D from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av
For 59 St, take the R instead. Transfer between trains at 36 St.
For service to 8 Av and Fort Hamilton Pkwy, take the N to 62 St/New Utrecht Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service to 18 Av, 20 Av, Bay Pkwy, Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St, take the N to Coney Island-Stillwell Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to New Utrecht Av/62 Staccessible or 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
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
Planned - Stops Skipped
May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound N local skips 53 St, 45 St, 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St
For service to 53 St and 45 St, take the N to 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to 59 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the N to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a local Coney Island-bound D or N.
For service from these stations, take the D or N to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
train
Planned - Express to Local
Jun 6 - 7, Sat and Sun, all day Update at 2026-05-12 15:07
In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N runs local from DeKalb Av to 59 St
Schedule reminder: Late night N runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
N Train FAQ
Route, Stops & Service Pattern
What is the route of the N Train?
Service operates between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Local.
Is the N line operating right now, and how many N trains are running?
Yes. The N line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 32 active train(s) on this line right now.
Is the N 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 N 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 N train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?
A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the N 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 N 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 N train come, and what is the maximum wait?
Right now, N trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between N trains reach about 7 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).
Which stations may have spacing issues for the next N train (ETA on the arriving train)?
No stops on this line currently show a next-N 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 N line currently have no service or a closed direction for N trains?
No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for N 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.