For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound R.
For service from these stations, take the R to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.
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.
Transfer stations:
14 St-Union SqNQ
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctraccessible (D, N, R) | DNQR
36 StDN
*96 St-bound Q runs via the R from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
Notes: At Canal St, uptown R trains stop at the Q platform during this time.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
warning
Planned - Part Suspended
May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
No late night R between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
R trains run in Brooklyn between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop.
For 53 St and 45 St, take a Coney Island-bound N.
For 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St, take the D or a Coney Island-bound N.
For 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take the D or N.
For DeKalb Av, take the DN or Q.
For Jay St-MetroTech, Court St and Whitehall St-South Ferry, take the N or use nearby 4 or J stations.
Transfer between trains at 59 Staccessible| NR, 36 StDN or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctraccessible | 4DN
Note: All trains board from the Bay Ridge-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.
What's happening?
Structural 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 29 - Jun 1, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
In Brooklyn, no R between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St
R runs days/evenings between Forest Hills-71 Av and 36 St, Brooklyn and via the D to/from 9 Av, the last stop.
directions_busFree shuttle buses make R stops between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St all weekend.
Travel alternatives:
For 45 St and 53 St, take a Coney Island-bound N or directions_busfree shuttle buses.
For 59 St, take the N or directions_busfree shuttle buses.
Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at 36 StDNR or 59 Staccessible | N
Late night travel alternatives:
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the N or use nearby 23 stops.
For DeKalb Av, take the Q or late night DN.
For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the D or Coney Island-bound N.
Transfer between trains at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctraccessible (D, N) | 23DNQ or 36 StDNdirections_bus
What's happening?
Structural 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 31, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
In Manhattan and Queens, Forest Hills-bound R runs via Roosevelt IslandF from 57 St-7 Av to 36 St
Trains stop at Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge.
Travel alternatives:
For 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av/59 St, take the N via transfer at 57 St-7 Avaccessible.
For Queens Plaza, take the E or use nearby Queensboro Plazaaccessible | 7N. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
warning
Planned - Part Suspended
Jun 2 - 5, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
No late night R between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
R trains run in Brooklyn between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop.
For 53 St and 45 St, take a Coney Island-bound N.
For 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St, take a Coney Island-bound D or N.
For 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take the D or N.
For DeKalb Av, take the DN or Q.
For Jay St-MetroTech, Court St and Whitehall St-South Ferry, take the N or use nearby 4 or J stations.
Transfer between trains at 59 Staccessible| NR, 36 StDN or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctraccessible | 4DN
Note: All trains board from the Bay Ridge-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.
What's happening?
Structural 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
Jun 8 - 12, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound R skips 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St
For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a local Coney Island-bound D or N or Bay Ridge-bound R
For service from these stations, take the DN or R to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
notifications
Planned - Reroute
Jun 13 - 14, Sat and Sun, days and evenings Update at 2026-05-15 14:35
In Queens and Manhattan, Brooklyn-bound R runs via Roosevelt IslandF from 36 St to 57 St/7 Av
Trains stop at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island and Lexington Av/63 St
Travel alternatives:
For Queens Plaza, take the E or use nearby Queensboro Plazaaccessible | 7N. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
For Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use the nearby 59 St456 station via the 7 at Grand Central-42 St or the N at 14 St-Union Sq.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
R Train FAQ
Route, Stops & Service Pattern
What is the route of the R Train?
Service operates between Forest Hills and 95 St/4 Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Local.
Is the R line operating right now, and how many R trains are running?
Yes. The R line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 36 active train(s) on this line right now.
Is the R 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 R 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 R train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?
A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the R 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 R 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
86 St, 59 St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, DeKalb Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Cortlandt St, Forest Hills-71 Av, 14 St-Union Sq, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Queens Plaza, 34 St-Herald Sq, Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av
For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.
How often does the R train come, and what is the maximum wait?
Right now, R trains are arriving approximately every 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between R trains reach about 7 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).
Which stations may have spacing issues for the next R train (ETA on the arriving train)?
No stops on this line currently show a next-R 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 R line currently have no service or a closed direction for R trains?
No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for R 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.