Like other New Yorkers, you’re likely utilizing the city’s public transportation on a daily basis to get around New York City. One of these options includes the subway system, which runs through the different parts of the city, from the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, to Brooklyn. Folks who need to commute daily to work will often choose to live in a neighborhood that has an NYC subway stop that directly connects to work. During the last month, we spent time going over the various 1, 2, and 3 train stops and neighborhoods along those particular red lines. Today, we’re starting our discussion of the blue A, C, E lines by discussing the express MTA A train route and the best neighborhoods to live in on this route.
There are a total of 16 stops in Manhattan, 8 stops in Brooklyn, and 21 stops in Queens for the A train route. The A train route starts in Manhattan and then works its way southward, going through the tip of Manhattan into Brooklyn. From there, the A train runs westward until it hits Grant Avenue, enters Queens, and then splits off into three branches at Rockaway Blvd. The Lefferts Boulevard branch takes commuters further northwest, ending at Ozone Pk-Lefferts Boulevard. While the Far Rockaway and Rockaway Park branches brings commuters further southwest until it hits Broad Channel and split directions into north and south Rockaway.
In order from Manhattan to Queens is a list of stops that the A train stops at. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that serve not only the A train but also other train line routes that intersect with the A train. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible.
Manhattan stops:
- Inwood-207 St (ADA accessible)
- Dyckman St
- 190 St
- 181 St (ADA accessible)
- 175 St (ADA accessible)
- 168 St (ADA accessible) – also services C, 1 route
- 145 St – also services C, B, D route
- 125 St (ADA accessible) – also services C, B, D route
- 59 St-Columbus Circle (ADA accessible) – also services the C, B, D, 1 route
- 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (ADA accessible) – also services the C, E, N, Q, R, W, S, 7, 1, 2, 3 routes
- 34 St-Penn Station (ADA accessible) – also services the C, E, LIRR route
- 14 St (ADA accessible) – also services the C, E, L route
- W 4 St-Washington Sq (ADA accessible) – also services the C, E, B, D, F, M route
- Canal St – also services C, E route
- Chambers St – also services C, E, 2, 3, R, W route
- Fulton St (ADA accessible) – also services C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 route
Brooklyn stops:
- High St – also services C route
- Jay St-MetroTech (ADA accessible) – also services C, F, R route
- Hoyt-Schermerhorn – also services C, G route
- Nostrand Av – also services C route
- Utica Av (ADA accessible) – also services C route
- Broadway Junction – also services C, J, Z, L route
- Euclid Av (ADA accessible) – also services C route
- Grant Av
Queens stops:
- 80 St
- 88 St
- Rockaway Blvd
Lefferts Boulevard branch stations
- 104 St
- 111 St
- Ozone Pk-Lefferts Boulevard (ADA accessible)
Far Rockaway branch stations
- Aqueduct Racetrack (ADA accessible)
- Aqueduct-North Conduit Av
- Howard Beach-JFK Airport (ADA accessible – Airtrain to JFK
- Broad Channel – also services S route
- Beach 67 St (ADA accessible)
- Beach 60 St
- Beach 44 St
- Beach 36 St
- Beach 25 St
- Far Rockaway-Mott Av (ADA accessible)
Rockaway Park branch stations
- Broad Channel – also services S route
- Beach 90 St – also services S route
- Beach 98 St – also services S route
- Beach 105 St – also services S route
- Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St (ADA accessible) – also services S route
You can also locate an A train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s site. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the A train stops map here.
Best Manhattan neighborhoods along A train stops
Washington Heights
Just south of Inwood is the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. This large neighborhood is one of the largest neighborhoods in Manhattan and is home to subneighborhoods such as Fort George, Sherman Creek and Hudson Heights. Washington Heights is a popular neighborhood for commuters not only to live in but also to commute through as it is connected to Fort Lee, New Jersey with the George Washington Bridge. Those who want to live in the neighborhood can easily access it through the A train stop at 190th, 181 St, 175 St, and 168 St.
Chelsea
Next up on the A train is the neighborhood of Chelsea. This popular neighborhood offers some of the best art galleries, restaurants, and bars that the city has to offer along with tourist attractions such as the Chelsea Market, Highline, and more. Commuters interested in this neighborhood can easily access it through the 34th Street and 14th Street A train stop.
Best Brooklyn neighborhoods along A train stops
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Located just east of Clinton Hill is the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant. This neighborhood has one of the largest collection of Victorian architecture in America and is home to several historic districts, including the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District. In the past few decades, the neighborhood has gone through significant development and gentrification. Those with an interest in living in the neighborhood can easily access it through the Nostrand Av and Utica Av stops.
Best Queens neighborhoods along A train stops
Ozone Park
For commuters who want to live on the edge of Queens, you’ll want to check out the neighborhood of Ozone Park. This neighborhood also happens to be where the A train splits into three branches at Rockaway Blvd. Ozone Park is a neighborhood filled with affordable single-family homes and apartment complexes with lots of diversity and families. The neighborhood is home to a large number of residential with some popular commercial streets such as Liberty Avenue.
Belle Harbor
Located way at the south end of the A train on the Rockaway Park branch is the neighborhood of Belle Harbor. This close-knit community and neighborhood is small and quiet but has access to some of the nicest beaches in Rockaway. With easy access to JFK and great parks, this neighborhood is great for commuters who don’t mind the hour long commute to southern Manhattan.
