The B Train is an orange-line express service running on weekdays only. It connects the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn via the IND Sixth Avenue Line and the Brighton Line. The B Train is popular for its fast commute between Upper Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, operating express in both boroughs.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Weekdays only (approx. 6 AM – 11 PM)
- Color: 🟠 Orange
- Route: Bedford Park Blvd (Bronx) ⇄ Brighton Beach (Brooklyn)
- Boroughs: Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn
- Type: Express (Manhattan & Brooklyn)
- Total Stations: 26
🚏 Full List of Stations
Bronx
- Bedford Park Blvd ♿
- Kingsbridge Rd
- Fordham Rd
- 182–183 Sts
- Tremont Av
- 174–175 Sts
- 170 St
- 167 St
- 161 St–Yankee Stadium ♿
Manhattan (Express)
- 145 St ♿
- 135 St
- 125 St
- 116 St
- Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
- 103 St
- 96 St ♿
- 86 St
- 81 St–Museum of Natural History ♿
- 72 St
- 59 St–Columbus Circle ♿
- 7 Av
- 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr
- 42 St–Bryant Park
- 34 St–Herald Sq ♿
- W 4 St–Washington Sq
- Broadway–Lafayette St
Brooklyn (Express)
- DeKalb Av
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr ♿
- 7 Av
- Prospect Park ♿
- Church Av
- Beverley Rd
- Cortelyou Rd
- Newkirk Plaza
- Avenue H
- Avenue J
- Avenue M
- Kings Hwy ♿
- Avenue U
- Neck Rd
- Sheepshead Bay
- Brighton Beach ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
🚇 The B Train does not operate on weekends or late nights. Use the D or Q train as alternatives.
📍 Notable Transfers
- 34 St–Herald Sq: N, Q, R, W, D, F, M
- W 4 St: A, C, D, E, F, M
- Atlantic Av–Barclays: 2, 3, 4, 5, D, N, Q, R
- DeKalb Av: Q, R
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
- Weekdays: Approx. 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Peak Frequency: Every 6–10 minutes
- Evening: Every 10–12 minutes
- Weekend/Night: No service
📸 Attractions Along the Route
- Yankee Stadium
- Museum of Natural History
- Rockefeller Center
- Prospect Park
- Brighton Beach Boardwalk
🏗️ History
The B Train began in the 1940s under the IND system and has undergone several changes. In its current form, it provides weekday express service via the Sixth Avenue corridor and the BMT Brighton Line. It’s one of the few weekday-only lines in the system.
🚨 Service Alerts
Check our schedule page for B Train changes, weekend reroutes, or special event advisories.
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