6 Train

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6 Train – Lexington Avenue Local (NYC Subway)

The 6 Train is a green-line local subway service operating between Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx and Brooklyn Bridge–City Hallexpress in the Bronx, with a special <6> diamond service. It is part of the IRT Lexington Avenue Line and serves riders across some of the most densely populated areas in New York City.

🛤️ Line Details

  • Service: Local (express in Bronx during rush hours)
  • Color: 🟢 Green
  • Terminals: Pelham Bay Park ⇄ Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall
  • Boroughs: Bronx & Manhattan
  • Total Stations: 38

🚏 Full List of Stations

  1. Pelham Bay Park ♿
  2. Buhre Av
  3. Middletown Rd
  4. Westchester Sq–E Tremont Av
  5. Zerega Av
  6. Castle Hill Av
  7. Parkchester ♿
  8. St Lawrence Av
  9. Morrison Av–Soundview
  10. Elder Av
  11. Whitlock Av
  12. Hunts Point Av ♿
  13. Longwood Av
  14. E 149 St
  15. Brook Av
  16. Cypress Av
  17. E 138 St–Brooklyn Bridge
  18. 125 St
  19. 116 St
  20. 110 St
  21. 103 St
  22. 96 St ♿
  23. 86 St
  24. 77 St
  25. 68 St–Hunter College
  26. 59 St
  27. 51 St
  28. Grand Central–42 St ♿
  29. 33 St
  30. 28 St
  31. 23 St
  32. 14 St–Union Sq ♿
  33. Astor Pl
  34. Bleecker St
  35. Spring St
  36. Canal St
  37. Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall ♿

♿ Indicates an ADA-accessible station.

📍 Notable Stations & Transfers

  • Pelham Bay Park: Northern terminal; access to Pelham Bay Park
  • Parkchester: ADA station, shopping area
  • Grand Central–42 St: 4, 5, 7, S
  • 14 St–Union Sq: L, N, Q, R
  • Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall: 4, 5

🧭 Schedule & Frequency

The 6 Train runs 24/7 with the following pattern:

  • Weekdays: Frequent local service + diamond <6> express in the Bronx
  • Weekends and nights: Local service throughout
  • Frequency: Every 3–6 minutes (rush), 6–10 (off-peak), 10–15 (late night)

📸 Attractions Along the Route

  • Pelham Bay Park
  • Lexington Avenue shopping (Upper East Side)
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Union Square
  • City Hall / Foley Square

🏗️ History

The 6 Train is part of the original IRT system, launched in the early 20th century. It serves the East Side of Manhattan and the Bronx with crucial local service. The diamond <6> express began operation in 1976 to improve rush hour flow in the Bronx.

🚨 Service Alerts

Express service (the <6>) only runs on weekdays during peak hours. Expect local-only trains at all other times. For live updates, see our Schedules page.

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