The 4 Train is a green-line express subway service running between Woodlawn in the Bronx and either Crown Heights–Utica Av or New Lots Av in Brooklyn. It is part of the IRT Lexington Avenue Line and provides fast, frequent service through the East Side of Manhattan and into the outer boroughs.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Express
- Color: 🟢 Green
- Terminals: Woodlawn ⇄ Utica Av / New Lots Av (late nights)
- Boroughs: Bronx, Manhattan & Brooklyn
- Total Stations: 54
🚏 Full List of Stations
- Woodlawn
- Mosholu Pkwy
- Bedford Park Blvd–Lehman College
- Kingsbridge Rd
- Fordham Rd
- 183 St
- Burnside Av
- 176 St
- Mt Eden Av
- 170 St
- 167 St
- 161 St–Yankee Stadium ♿
- 149 St–Grand Concourse
- 138 St–Grand Concourse
- 125 St ♿
- 86 St ♿
- 59 St
- Grand Central–42 St ♿
- 14 St–Union Sq ♿
- Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall ♿
- Borough Hall
- Nevins St
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Center ♿
- Bergen St
- Franklin Av–Medgar Evers College ♿
- Nostrand Av
- Kingston Av
- Crown Hts–Utica Av ♿
- Sutter Av–Rutland Rd (late night)
- Saratoga Av (late night)
- Rockaway Av (late night)
- Junius St (late night)
- Pennsylvania Av (late night)
- Van Siclen Av (late night)
- New Lots Av ♿ (late night)
♿ Indicates an ADA-accessible station.
🕓 Stations marked “late night” are served only during overnight hours when 4 replaces the 3 Train.
📍 Notable Stations & Transfers
- 161 St–Yankee Stadium: Transfer to B, D
- 125 St: Transfer to 5, 6
- Grand Central–42 St: Transfer to 5, 6, 7, S
- 14 St–Union Sq: Transfer to L, N, Q, R
- Atlantic Av–Barclays: Transfer to B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 5
- Utica Av: Local bus hub
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
The 4 Train operates 24/7 with the following pattern:
- Daytime: Express in Manhattan and Brooklyn to Utica Av
- Late Night: Local service extended to New Lots Av
- Rush Hour: Every 3–6 minutes
- Night: Every 10–15 minutes
📸 Popular Destinations via 4 Train
- Yankee Stadium – 161 St
- Grand Central Terminal – 42 St
- Union Square – 14 St
- Barclays Center – Atlantic Av
- Brooklyn Museum – via Franklin Av
🏗️ History
The 4 Train began service in 1917 and is part of the original Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) expansion. It has long served as the East Side's primary express route, linking the Bronx to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan’s key commercial zones.
🚨 Service Notes
Late at night, the 4 Train runs local and replaces the 3 Train between Crown Heights and New Lots Av. Service alerts and planned work may affect schedules. Check live status here.
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