Happy Fourth of July weekend! Subways and buses are running on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 4, with enhanced afternoon and evening service on some subway lines for the fireworks. There are also holiday service changes on the LIRR and Metro-North. So, before you head out for the holiday, be sure to read all our holiday service information. Note that the weekend service changes below will not be in effect during the day or evening on Friday.
If you're traveling to JFK airport this weekend, note that trains aren't running to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between 168 St and 137 St-City College.
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.
- 96 St-bound trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
- Forest Hills-bound trains are running on the from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St, skipping DeKalb Av.
For more details, keep on scrolling. We've also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
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Major subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 168 St and 137 St-City College in either direction and are running in two sections:
- Between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 168 St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between 137 St-City College and South Ferry, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take free shuttle buses, which are running between 168 St and 137 St-City College making all stops. Or, use nearby stations.
- When exiting the subway at 168 St or 137 St-City College, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running in Brooklyn from 1 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station work.
- For service between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take trains.
- For service between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is running to/from New Lots Av all weekend, including overnight.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, the Bronx
Until 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St in either direction because of track replacement.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take free Bx90 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- trains are running between E 180 St and Bowling Green, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- trains aren't running overnight.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility work.
- For service between 121 St and Crescent St, free J90 shuttle buses are running between Jamaica Van-Wyck and Crescent St, making all stops between 121 St and Crescent St.
- When exiting the subway at Jamaica-Van Wyck or Crescent St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to/from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the .
- For service to JFK Airport , take the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs in either direction and are running in two sections:
- Between 8 Av and Lorimer St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service between Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Lorimer St/Metropolitan Av or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take trains.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- 96 St-bound trains are running on the from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
- Manhattan-bound and local trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and on the to Canal St, skipping DeKalb Av.
- Manhattan-bound local trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and are skipping DeKalb Av.
- During late nights, trains aren't running between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St in either direction.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from stations between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take a Bay Ridge-bound or Coney Island-bound local train.
- For service to/from stations between DeKalb Av and Canal St, take a 96 St-bound .
- During late nights:
- For service to/from stations between Whitehall St-South Ferry and DeKalb Av, take a 96 St-bound .
- For service to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take trains.
- For service to/from local stations between Union St and 25 St, take a Coney Island-bound local train.
- For service to/from 45 St and 53 St, take the .
- At Canal St, uptown trains are stopping at the platform and uptown and local trains are stopping at the platform.
Other subway service changes
trains, the Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
- At 3 Av-138 St, all trains are boarding from the Pelham Bay Park-bound platform.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Uptown and local trains are running express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- Uptown trains are running express from Canal St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from Spring St and 23 St, take a downtown local train.
- For service to/from 50 St, take the .
trains, Queens
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- Manhattan-bound and local trains are running express from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza.
- Manhattan-bound local trains are running express from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 21 St-Queensbridge.
This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Forest Hills-bound or Jamaica-bound local train.
Get updates
These service changes are subject to change, so check the MTA homepage before heading out; it's where you'll find up-to-the-minute information on subway, bus, and rail service.
Our apps—MTA and TrainTime—also provide real-time service information. You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip.