4
Lexington Avenue Express
Woodlawn to Crown Heights–Utica Avenue
IRT27 stations16.4 miles24 hours
About the 4 Train
The 4 train is an express service on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line, one of the busiest rapid transit lines in the Western Hemisphere. It connects the northern Bronx to Brooklyn via the East Side of Manhattan.
The Lexington Avenue Line opened in 1918 as part of the Dual Contracts expansion. It quickly became the most heavily used subway line in the system due to serving Midtown East.
Key Stops
- WoodlawnStart
- Bedford Park Blvd
- 161st Street–Yankee Stadium
- 149th Street–Grand Concourse
- 125th Street
- 86th Street
- 59th Street
- 42nd Street–Grand Central
- 14th Street–Union Square
- Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall
- Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center
- Crown Heights–Utica AveEnd
Neighborhoods Served
The 4 train connects you to 13 distinct neighborhoods across New York City.
Service Information
Operating Hours
24 hours
Train Frequency
Every 3-5 minutes (peak), 8-10 minutes (off-peak)
Line Length
16.4 miles
Total Stations
27 stations
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