G train status
Crosstown Local · IND line
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Suspended
No [G] between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Court Sq
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No [G] between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Court Sq
[G] runs between Church Av and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, the last stop. [shuttle bus icon] Free T403 shuttle buses make stops between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Court Sq. Transfer between [G] and [shuttle bus icon] at Bedford-Nostrand Avs. What's happening? Track maintenance [accessibility icon] This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Wed May 27, 9:45 PM ET → Thu May 28, 5:00 AM ET
About the G train
The G is famously the only NYC subway that doesn't go to Manhattan. It runs from Court Square in Long Island City through Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, and into south Brooklyn at Church Avenue.
Because it bypasses Manhattan, the G is the connector line for Brooklyn-to-Queens trips without a Manhattan transfer. It's also infamously short — historically only four-car consists ran on the line, half the length of most other trains, which made overcrowding and platform-position guessing a permanent rider sport.
Recent rolling stock upgrades have lengthened G trains in some configurations, but the line still suffers from the structural problems documented in our 'why is the G always late' guide: single-track segments, no Manhattan crossover for crew swaps, and shared tracks with the F at busy points.
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Common questions about the G train
Why doesn't the G train go to Manhattan?
It's the IND Crosstown line — built as a connector between Queens and Brooklyn rather than a Manhattan-bound trunk. The G is the only NYC subway line that doesn't enter Manhattan.
Is the G train always late?
It's structurally less reliable than most other lines for reasons covered in detail in our guide. Short trains, single-track segments in spots, and shared tracks with the F create cascading delays.
How do I get from Greenpoint to Manhattan?
Take the G one stop to Nassau Avenue, transfer to the L (Lorimer Street is the transfer); the L runs into Manhattan via 14th Street. Or take the G to Court Square in LIC and transfer to the 7 or E.