The A Train is a blue-line express subway service that runs from upper Manhattan to Queens via Brooklyn. It’s the longest line in the NYC Subway system by distance and includes branches to both Far Rockaway–Mott Av and Ozone Park–Lefferts Blvd. Operating 24/7, the A Train is known for high-speed express runs and scenic Rockaway service.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Express (local at night, local in Queens)
- Color: 🔵 Blue
- Terminals: Inwood–207 St ⇄ Far Rockaway–Mott Av / Lefferts Blvd
- Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
- Total Stations: 60+
🚏 Full List of Stations
Manhattan (Express)
- Inwood–207 St ♿
- Dyckman St
- 190 St ♿
- 181 St
- 175 St
- 168 St ♿ (transfer to 1)
- 145 St
- 125 St ♿
- 59 St–Columbus Circle ♿
- 42 St–Port Authority Bus Terminal ♿
- 34 St–Penn Station ♿
- 14 St
- W 4 St–Washington Sq
- Canal St
- Chambers St ♿
Brooklyn (Express → Local)
- High St ♿
- Jay St–MetroTech ♿
- Hoyt–Schermerhorn Sts ♿
- Nostrand Av
- Utica Av ♿
- Broadway Junction ♿
- Euclid Av ♿
Queens Branch – Far Rockaway Line
- Grant Av
- 80 St
- 88 St
- Rockaway Blvd
- Aqueduct–North Conduit Av
- Aqueduct Racetrack
- Howard Beach–JFK Airport ♿
- Broad Channel
- Beach 67 St
- Beach 60 St
- Beach 44 St
- Beach 36 St
- Beach 25 St
- Far Rockaway–Mott Av ♿
Queens Branch – Lefferts Blvd Line
- Grant Av
- 80 St
- 88 St
- Rockaway Blvd
- 104 St
- 111 St
- Ozone Park–Lefferts Blvd ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
📍 Notable Transfer Points
- 168 St: 1 Train
- 59 St–Columbus Circle: B, C, D, 1
- 42 St–Port Authority: Times Square complex
- Jay St–MetroTech: R, W, F
- Hoyt–Schermerhorn: G
- Broadway Junction: J, L, Z
- Howard Beach–JFK: JFK AirTrain
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
- Daytime: Express in Manhattan & Brooklyn, local in Queens
- Overnight: Local in all boroughs
- Frequency: Every 5–10 min (day), 10–20 min (night)
📸 Attractions Along the Route
- JFK Airport (AirTrain via Howard Beach)
- Far Rockaway Beaches
- Washington Heights
- Penn Station
- Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Downtown Brooklyn
🏗️ History
The A Train opened in 1932 as the first line of the IND system. It was extended over the decades to become the longest line in the NYC Subway. The Rockaway Branch was integrated into subway service in the 1950s, following the conversion of former LIRR tracks.
🚨 Service Alerts
Trains may skip certain Rockaway stations during storms or off-peak hours. Check our live schedules for updates.
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