The 5 Train is a green-line express subway service connecting the East Bronx to either Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College or **Bowling Green** in Manhattan, depending on the time of day. It is part of the IRT Lexington Avenue Line and shares tracks with the 4 and 6 trains. It provides critical rush-hour service through the East Side of Manhattan and deep into the Bronx and Brooklyn.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Express
- Color: 🟢 Green
- Terminals: Eastchester–Dyre Av ⇄ Flatbush Av / Bowling Green
- Boroughs: Bronx, Manhattan & Brooklyn
- Total Stations (peak service): ~50
🚏 Full List of Stations (Rush Hour Full-Length Service)
- Eastchester–Dyre Av
- Baychester Av
- Gun Hill Rd (Dyre Av Line)
- Pelham Pkwy (Dyre Av Line)
- Morris Park
- East 180 St ♿
- West Farms Sq–E Tremont Av
- 174 St
- Freeman St
- Simpson St
- Intervale Av
- Prospect Av
- Jackson Av
- 3 Av–149 St
- 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
- Grand Army Plaza
- Eastern Pkwy–Bklyn Museum
- Franklin Av–Medgar Evers College ♿
- President St–Medgar Evers College
- Sterling St
- Winthrop St
- Church Av
- Beverly Rd
- Newkirk Av–Little Haiti
- Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
⚠️ Service varies heavily by time of day — midday, evenings, and weekends may terminate at **Bowling Green** or **East 180 St**.
📍 Notable Stations & Transfers
- East 180 St: Transfer to 2, 5 (Dyre Av ↔ White Plains Rd Line)
- 149 St–Grand Concourse: Transfer to 2, 4
- 125 St: 4, 6
- Grand Central–42 St: 4, 6, 7, S
- Atlantic Av–Barclays: B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4
- Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College: Brooklyn bus hub
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
The 5 Train operates 24/7, but only provides full-length service during peak hours. Key patterns:
- Weekday rush hours: Dyre Av to Flatbush Av (express in Manhattan)
- Evenings/weekends: Dyre Av or E 180 St to Bowling Green
- Late nights: Shuttle between Dyre Av and E 180 St only
📸 Attractions Along the Line
- Yankee Stadium (via transfer to 4 at 161 St)
- Bronx Zoo (near West Farms Sq)
- Union Square
- Grand Central Terminal
- Brooklyn Museum
🏗️ History
The 5 Train incorporates two historic lines: the White Plains Rd Line and the Dyre Av Line (formerly part of the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway). Its Lexington Avenue express routing was key to developing the East Side’s rapid transit network. The line continues to evolve with infrastructure improvements and accessibility upgrades.
🚨 Service Notices
During off-peak hours, the 5 Train terminates at Bowling Green or E 180 St. Late nights, it operates as a Dyre Av shuttle. Always check the Schedules page before travel.
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