A Train (8 Avenue express) Line Map (2024)

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Updated Jan 12, 2024

This shows weekday service. Listed transfers are based on the weekday schedule and may vary. These routes might be different on weekends and late nights.

The main exit and entrance points are listed for every station, but there may be additional exits that aren’t listed.

Map terminology

  • Island platform: A single platformaccessed by the same stairway or elevator in between two tracks providing service in either direction.
  • Side platform: A platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks. There mayalso be two separated platforms, accessed by separate sets of stairs or elevators, on either side of the track.
  • Terminal station: The first or last station on a line.
  • Local service: A train which always operates and stops at every station on the line.
  • Express service: A train that does not always operate or sometimes skips a station.
  • ADA accessible stations: Stations that have features to accommodate customers with disabilities.

Details about branch service

A trains run between 207th Street in northern Manhattan and these terminals in Queens:

  • Ozone Park-Lefferts Boulevard
  • Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue
  • Rockaway Park (in peak direction during rush hour only: 6:30-8 a.m. and 5:15-6:45 p.m.)

Stations on the A line

Subway Station

Entrance and Exit Location(s)

Platform Type

Transfers

Other Station Features

Inwood-207 St

Broadway and W 207 St, Broadway and W 211 St, Broadway and Isham St

One island platform

No Transfers

Subway, Local station, ADA accessible (terminal)

Dyckman St

Broadway and Dyckman St, Broadway and Riverside Drive on northern end of Fort Tyron Park

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Subway, local station

190 St

Bennet Ave and W 192 St, Fort Washington Ave and Cabrini Blvd

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Subway, local station

181 St

W 181 St and Fort Washington Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Subway, local station, ADA accessible

175 St

W 175 St and Fort Washington Ave, W 177 St and Fort Washington Ave

One island platform

No Transfers

Subway, local station, ADA accessible

168 St

W 168 St and St Nichoclas Ave, W 169 St and Broadway

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, 1

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible (A, C lines)

145 St

W 145 St and St Nicholas Ave, W 146 St and St Nicholas Ave, W 147 St and St Nicholas Ave

Two island platforms

B weekdays until 11 p.m., C all times except late nights, D

Subway, local and express station

125 St

W 125 St and St Nicholas Ave, W 126 St and St Nicholas Ave, W 127 St and St Nicholas Ave

Two island platforms

B weekdays until 11 p.m., C all times except late nights, D

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

59 St-Columbus Circle

W 58 St and 8th Ave, W 59 St and Columbus Circle, W 60 St between Broadway and Central Park West

Two island platforms

B weekdays until 11 p.m., C all times except late nights, D, 1

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal

W 40 St and 8th Ave, W 42 St and 8th Ave, W 43 St and 8th Ave, W 44 St and 8th Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, E all times; Times Sq-42 St N,Q,1,2,3,7 all times, W weekdays only, R,S all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible (transfer to Times Sq-42 St not accessible)

34 St-Penn Station

W 33 St and 8th Ave, W 34 St and 8th Ave, W 35 St and 8th Ave

One island platfor, two side platforms

C all times except late nights, E, LIRR

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

14 St

W 14 St and 8th Ave, W 15 St and 8th Ave, W 16 St and 8th Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, E, L

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

W 4 St-Washington Sq

W 3 St and 6th Ave, Waverly Pl and 6th Ave

Two island platforms

B weekdays until 11 p.m., C all times except late nights, D, E, F, M weekdays until 11 p.m.

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

Canal St

Canal St and 6th Ave, West Broadway and 6th Ave, Walker St and 6th Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, E

Subway, local and express station

Chambers St

Church St and Chambers St, Church St and Warren St, Church and Murray St, Church and Park Pl

One island platform

C all times except late nights, E, 2, 3, all times except late nights, R all times except late nights, W weekdays only

Subway, local and express station

Fulton St

Fulton St and Broadway, Fulton St and John St, Fulton St and Nassau St, Fulton St and William St

One island platform

C all times except late nights, J, Z rush hour only, 2m 3 all times except late nights, 4, 5

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

High St

Cadman Plaza West and Middagh St, Red Cross Pl and Adams St

One island platform

C all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station

Jay St-MetroTech

Willoughby St and Jay St, Fulton St and Jay St, Jay St south of Myrtle Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, F, R all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

Hoyt-Schermerhorn

Bond St and Schermerhorn St, Hoyt St and Schermerhorn St, Schermerhorn St between Bond St and Hoyt St

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, G

Subway, local and express station

Nostrand Av

Nostrand Ave and Fulton St

Four side platforms

C all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station

Utica Av

Fulton St and Utica Ave, Fulton St and Stuyvesant Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

Broadway Junction

Van Sinderen Ave between Fulton St and Truxton St

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights, J, L, Z rush hour only

Subway, local and express station

Euclid Av

Pitkin Ave and Euclid Ave

Two island platforms

C all times except late nights

Subway, local and express station, ADA accessible

Grant Av

Pitkin Ave and Grant Ave

One island platform

No Transfers

Subway, local station

80 St

80 St and Liberty Ave, 77 St and Liberty Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

88 St

88 St and Liberty Ave, 86 St and Liberty Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Rockaway Blvd

Liberty Ave and Rockaway Blvd, 94 St and Liberty Ave, 97 St and Liberty Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Stations on the Lefferts Boulevard branch

Subway Station

Entrance and Exit Location(s)

Platform Type

Transfers

Other Station Features

104 St

104 St and Liberty Ave, 102 St and Liberty Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

111 St

111 St and Liberty Ave, 109 St and Liberty Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Ozone Pk-Lefferts Boulevard

Lefferts Blvd and Liberty Ave, 116 St and Liberty Ave

One island platform

No Transfers

Elevated, local station, ADA accessible

Stations on the Far Rockaway branch

Subway Station

Entrance and Exit Location(s)

Platform Type

Transfers

Other Station Features

Aqueduct Racetrack

Aqueduct Road south of Pitkin Ave, Resorts World Casino passageway

One side platform

No Transfers

At grade, local station, ADA accessible

Aqueduct-North Conduit Av

North Conduit Ave and Aqueduct Road, 99 Pl and Hawtree Ave

Two side platforms

No Transfers

At grade, local station

Howard Beach-JFK Airport

103 St and 159 Ave, Coleman Sq and 159 Ave

Two side platforms

Airtrain to JFK

At grade, local station, ADA accessible

Broad Channel

West Road and Noel Road, West Road and E 6 Road

Two side platforms

S

At grade, local station

Beach 67 St

Beach 67 St and Rockaway Freeway, Beach 69 St and Rockaway Freeway

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station, ADA accessible.

Beach 60 St

Rockaway Freeway and Beach 59 St

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station.

Beach 44 St

Rockaway Freeway and Beach 44 St, Edgemere Ave and Beach 45 St

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Beach 36 St

Rockaway Freeway between Beach 35 St between Beach 35 St and Beach 36 St, Edgemere Ave between 35 St and Beach 36 St

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Beach 25 St

Rockaway Freeway Beach 25 St

Two side platforms

No Transfers

Elevated, local station

Far Rockaway-Mott Av

Mott Ave and Beach 22 St

One island platform

No Transfers

Elevated, local station, ADA accessible

Stations on the Rockaway Park branch

Subway Station

Entrance and Exit Location(s)

Platform Type

Transfers

Other Station Features

Broad Channel

West Road and Noel Road, West Road and E 6 Road

Two side platforms

S

At grade, local station

Beach 90 St

Beach 90 St and Rockaway Freeway, Beach 89 St and Rokaway Freeway

Two side platforms

S

Elevated, local station

Beach 98 St

Rockaway Freeway and Beach 98 St

Two side platforms

S

Elevated, local station

Beach 105 St

Rockaway Freeway between Beach 105 St and beach 106 St

Two side platforms

S

Elevated, local station

Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St

Beach 116 St between Newport Ave and Rockaway Beach

One island platform

S

At grade, local station, ADA accessible

A Train (8 Avenue express) Line Map (2024)

FAQs

How many stops does the A train have in NYC? ›

There are 46 subway stops on the NYC Subway A train.

Which NYC subway lines are express? ›

Maps by subway line
  • 1 train (Broadway-7 Avenue local)
  • 2 train (7 Avenue express)
  • 3 train (7 Avenue express)
  • 4 train (Lexington Avenue express)
  • 5 train (Lexington Avenue express)
  • 6 train (Lexington Avenue local/Pelham express)
  • 7 train (Flushing local and Flushing express)
  • A train (8 Avenue express)

What is the longest train ride in NYC? ›

The A train is the longest line in the system — 31 miles, from northern Manhattan through Brooklyn to Far Rockaway in Queens. New York City Transit, the arm of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that operates the subways, says it is the longest subway line in the world.

What is the shortest subway line in NYC? ›

The shortest subway line in NYC is the 42nd Street Shuttle, also known as the S train.

Where does the A train take you in NYC? ›

A trains run between 207th Street in northern Manhattan and these terminals in Queens: Ozone Park-Lefferts Boulevard. Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue. Rockaway Park (in peak direction during rush hour only: 6:30-8 a.m. and 5:15-6:45 p.m.)

Which NYC train has the most stops? ›

This line runs from Inwood-207th Street in upper Manhattan all the way to Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue in Queens, covering a distance of about 31 miles. Along the way, the A train stops at a total of 66 stations, making it the line with the most stops in the entire subway system.

How to tell if A train is express in NYC? ›

The local trains use the tracks on the outer edges of the station. The express trains use the tracks in the middle of the station (these tracks do not have platforms at the local only stops). Be careful of signs in stations or on trains that say "local" or "express" because they might not refer to what you're thinking.

What is the slowest subway line in NYC? ›

MTA data reveals that the F line which runs between Coney Island in Brooklyn and 179th street in Queens, was the most delayed subway line in 2023 with only 71% of trains running on time. “It's been the A and the J for me. They're the worst,” she said. “It's a 15-minute wait, consistently.

What is the fastest train line in NYC? ›

The fastest subway line in New York City is generally considered to be the 7 train, which operates between Flushing in Queens and Times Square in Manhattan. It is known for its relatively fast travel times and modern trains.

What is the busiest NYC subway line? ›

As for the busiest subway line, that would be the 6 train, which, according to the official report, "is on track to carry approximately 140 million passengers for the year, more than the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad combined." (Data for that exact time period hasn't yet been released).

Was there ever an 8 train in NYC? ›

The A Division uses single-digit numbers for each route. Currently, numbers 1 through 7 are in use. 0, while not used publicly, is used as the internal designation of the 42nd Street Shuttle. 8 was last used for the Bronx portion of the Third Avenue El from 1967 to 1973 (when it was demolished).

Which subway line is the longest in NYC? ›

The A train, also known as the Eighth Avenue Express, is the longest subway line in New York City. It stretches approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Inwood in upper Manhattan to the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens.

What do New Yorkers call the subway? ›

Although the NYC subway system may run above ground in some places New Yorkers still refer to it as the "subway". Many New Yorkers also refer to the subway as "the train".

What is the least used subway line in NYC? ›

Broad Channel is the only subway station serving the island of Broad Channel, which is located in Jamaica Bay and only has about 3,000 residents. Thus it is the least-used in the subway as of 2023.

What is the oldest subway line still in use in NYC? ›

The oldest right-of-way, which is part of the BMT West End Line near Coney Island Creek, was in use in 1864 as a steam railroad called the Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Rail Road.

How many stops does the L train have in NYC? ›

There are 24 subway stops on the NYC Subway L train.

How many cars does a train have in NYC? ›

A typical New York City Subway train consists of 8 to 11 cars, although shuttles can have as few as two, and the train can range from 150 to 600 feet (46 to 183 m) in length.

Do trains have multiple stops? ›

Amtrak trains make many stops along the way, so keep an eye on the conductor; they'll tell you when the next stop is coming up. Amtrak has more than 30 train routes throughout the United States and Canada. Many Amtrak routes offer regional service, but several are long distance routes that travel across the country.

Does the A train run all night in NYC? ›

The A Eighth Avenue Express is a rapid transit service in the B Division of the New York City Subway. Its route emblem, or "bullet", is colored blue since it is a part of the IND Eighth Avenue Line in Manhattan. Note: The dashed line shows rush-hour-only service. The A operates at all times.

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