The 7 Train is the only purple-line subway in the New York City system. It operates between 34 St–Hudson Yards in Manhattan and Flushing–Main St in Queens. Known for connecting Midtown to some of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the city, the 7 Train includes both local and express service (marked <7>) during weekday rush hours.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Local + Express (weekday rush hours)
- Color: 🟣 Purple
- Terminals: 34 St–Hudson Yards ⇄ Flushing–Main St
- Boroughs: Manhattan & Queens
- Total Stations: 22
🚏 Full List of Stations
- 34 St–Hudson Yards ♿
- Times Sq–42 St ♿
- 5 Av
- Grand Central–42 St ♿
- Vernon Blvd–Jackson Av
- Hunters Point Av
- Queensboro Plaza ♿ (express skips)
- Court Sq ♿
- Queens Plaza (connection via Court Sq)
- 45 Rd–Court House Sq (local only)
- 33 St–Rawson St
- 40 St–Lowery St
- 46 St–Bliss St
- 52 St
- 61 St–Woodside ♿
- 69 St
- 74 St–Broadway ♿
- 82 St–Jackson Hts
- 90 St–Elmhurst Av
- 103 St–Corona Plaza
- Mets–Willets Point ♿
- Flushing–Main St ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
🚄 Stations skipped by <7> Express: 33 St, 40 St, 46 St, 52 St, 69 St, 90 St, 103 St (during rush hours only).
📍 Notable Stations & Transfers
- Times Sq–42 St: All major Manhattan lines
- Grand Central–42 St: 4, 5, 6, S
- Queensboro Plaza: N, W (no transfer from 7 Express)
- Court Sq: E, M, G
- 74 St–Broadway: E, F, M, R
- Mets–Willets Point: Citi Field, USTA tennis stadium
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
The 7 Train operates 24/7, with <7> express service running weekdays during rush hours in peak direction:
- Local Service: Every 4–10 minutes
- Express (rush hours): Every 4–6 minutes
- Late Night: Local trains only (every 10–15 minutes)
📸 Attractions Along the Route
- Hudson Yards & The Vessel
- Times Square
- Grand Central Terminal
- Long Island City waterfront
- Citi Field (Mets Stadium)
- Flushing Chinatown
🏗️ History
The 7 Train opened in 1915 as part of the IRT Flushing Line. It was extended west to Hudson Yards in 2015. The line has long been vital for connecting Manhattan to Queens and is sometimes called the "International Express" due to the incredible diversity along its route.
🚨 Service Notes
Check our Schedules page for weekend maintenance, express/local changes, or Mets game day crowd control adjustments at Willets Point.
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