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F Train – Sixth Avenue Local (NYC Subway)

The F Train is an orange-line local subway service operating between Jamaica–179 St in Queens and Coney Island–Stillwell Av in Brooklyn. Running at all times, the F Train provides crucial connectivity across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn via the IND Sixth Avenue Line.

🛤️ Line Details

  • Service: 24/7
  • Type: Local in Queens & Manhattan; some express service in Brooklyn
  • Color: 🟠 Orange
  • Route: Jamaica–179 St (Queens) ⇄ Coney Island–Stillwell Av (Brooklyn)
  • Boroughs: Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn
  • Total Stations: 40

🚏 Full List of Stations

Queens

  1. Jamaica–179 St ♿
  2. 169 St ♿
  3. Parsons Blvd
  4. Sutphin Blvd
  5. Briarwood ♿
  6. Kew Gardens–Union Tpke ♿
  7. 75 Av
  8. Forest Hills–71 Av ♿
  9. 67 Av
  10. 63 Dr–Rego Park
  11. Woodhaven Blvd ♿
  12. Grand Av–Newtown
  13. Elmhurst Av
  14. Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av ♿
  15. 21 St–Queensbridge ♿

Manhattan

  1. Lexington Av/63 St ♿
  2. 57 St
  3. 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Ctr
  4. 42 St–Bryant Park
  5. 34 St–Herald Sq ♿
  6. W 4 St–Washington Sq
  7. Broadway–Lafayette St

Brooklyn

  1. York St
  2. Jay St–MetroTech ♿
  3. Bergen St
  4. Carroll St
  5. Smith–9 Sts ♿
  6. 4 Av–9 St ♿
  7. 7 Av
  8. 15 St–Prospect Park
  9. Fort Hamilton Pkwy
  10. Church Av ♿
  11. Ditmas Av
  12. 18 Av
  13. Avenue I
  14. Bay Pkwy
  15. Avenue N
  16. Avenue P
  17. Kings Hwy ♿
  18. Avenue U
  19. Avenue X
  20. Coney Island–Stillwell Av ♿

♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.

📍 Notable Transfers

  • Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av: 7, E, M, R
  • Lexington Av/63 St: Q
  • 34 St–Herald Sq: B, D, M, N, Q, R, W
  • Broadway–Lafayette St: B, D, 6
  • Jay St–MetroTech: A, C, R
  • Church Av: G
  • Coney Island–Stillwell Av: N, Q, D

🧭 Schedule & Frequency

  • Service: 24 hours
  • Daytime: Every 6–10 minutes
  • Late Night: Every 10–20 minutes

📸 Attractions Along the Route

  • Queens Botanical Garden
  • MoMA
  • Rockefeller Center
  • DUMBO
  • Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

🏗️ History

The F Train was introduced in 1940 and has evolved into one of NYC's busiest lines. It serves as a vital connector across three boroughs, offering a mix of local and express services throughout its route. The 63rd Street Connector, opened in 2001, enhanced F Train access between Queens and Manhattan.

🚨 Service Alerts

Check live updates for delays, planned maintenance, and service advisories affecting the F Train.

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