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C C train

8 Avenue Local

Trains operate between 168 St, Manhattan, and Euclid Av, Brooklyn, daily from about 6 AM to 11 PM.

2 active alerts 11 upcoming 40 stations

Service status

NowDelaysCUptown C trains are running with delays after we conducted an investigation on a train at Ralph Av.

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 4:40 PM

NowDelaysCBDowntown BC trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 135 St.

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 4:25 PM

Planned work coming up

UpcomingPlanned - SuspendedCC service ends early - take the A instead

Oct 19 - 22 and Oct 26 - 29, Mon to Thu, beginning 9:00 PM

A runs local in both directions between 168 St and Euclid Av.

In Manhattan, transfer between trains at the following stations:

59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AD1

42 St Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park

123AEDFNQ

34 St-Herald Sq accessible | EDNQR

14 St (6 Av) L12 (via passageway)

W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ADF

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.

What's happening?

Fastrack maintenance

Posted Oct 15, 2026, 9:33 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops SkippedCIn Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, 110 St and 116 St

Nov 2 - 5 and Nov 9 - 12, Mon to Thu, beginning 10:45 PM

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.

For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.

Travel tip:

Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 59 St-Columbus Circle or 168 St.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 15, 2026, 9:03 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops SkippedCIn Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

Oct 17 - 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown AC or D.

For service from these stations, take the AC or D to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.

Notes: Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St during this time.

Downtown D runs local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle during this time.

What's happening?

We're making station improvements

Posted Oct 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops SkippedCIn Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

Oct 24 - 25, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.

For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.

What's happening?

We're replacing tracks

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 10:47 AM

UpcomingPlanned - RerouteCIn Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted in both directions between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

168 St-bound C runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to Jay St-MetroTech.

Travel alternatives:

For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.

For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.

For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or a downtown A.

For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown A or E.

For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.

For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.

Transfer stations:

Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC

W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE

7 Av CE

59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1

Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.

Downtown A stops at 50 St, 23 St and Spring St, and uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.

Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.

What's happening?

We're making electrical improvements

accessible 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.

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 10:25 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops SkippedCIn Manhattan, uptown C skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

For service to these stations, take the C to 125 St and transfer to a downtown C.

For service from these stations, take the C to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown C.

Schedule reminder: C does not operate overnight.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 10:20 AM

UpcomingPlanned - RerouteCIn Brooklyn and Manhattan, C service is rerouted between Jay St-MetroTech and 59 St-Columbus Circle

Oct 17- 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

168 St-bound C runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the D to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

Euclid Av-bound C runs via the D from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq and via the F to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Travel alternatives:

For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.

For Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.

For Chambers St/World Trade Center and Canal St, take the E or downtown AC.

For service to Spring St, take the C to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown AC or E.

For service from Spring St, take the E to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown C.

For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority, and 50 St take the A or E instead.

Transfer stations:

Jay St-MetroTech accessible | AC

W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACE

7 Av CE

59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | AC1

Notes: Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq during this time.

Downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St, and the uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St during this time.

Schedule reminder: C does not run overnight.

What's happening?

We're making electrical improvements

accessible 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.

Posted Oct 8, 2026, 6:32 PM

UpcomingReduced ServiceCC runs every 15 minutes

Nov 7 - 8 and Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

C service operates on a modified schedule because AC and D trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.

What's happening?

Track and structural maintenance

Posted Oct 8, 2026, 12:08 PM

From MTA service alert feeds. Data may not be real time. All lines.

Stations

To 168 St (40 stops)
  1. Euclid Av ADA A
  2. Shepherd Av A
  3. Van Siclen Av A
  4. Liberty Av A
  5. Broadway Junction AJZL
  6. Rockaway Av A
  7. Ralph Av A
  8. Utica Av ADA A
  9. Kingston-Throop Avs A
  10. Nostrand Av A
  11. Franklin Av ADA AS
  12. Clinton-Washington Avs A
  13. Lafayette Av A
  14. Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts AG
  15. Jay St-MetroTech ADA AFNRW
  16. High St AF
  17. Fulton St ADA AFJZ2345
  18. Chambers St ADA (partial) AEDFNRW23
  19. Canal St AEDF
  20. Spring St ADA (partial) AEDF
  21. W 4 St-Wash Sq ADA AEBDFM
  22. 14 St ADA AEDFL
  23. 23 St AEDF
  24. 34 St-Penn Station ADA AEDF
  25. 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal ADA AEDFNQRWS1237
  26. 50 St ADA (partial) AEDF
  27. 59 St-Columbus Circle ADA ABD12
  28. 72 St ABD
  29. 81 St-Museum of Natural History ABD
  30. 86 St ABD
  31. 96 St ABD
  32. 103 St ABD
  33. Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) ABD
  34. 116 St ABD
  35. 125 St ADA ABD
  36. 135 St AB
  37. 145 St ABD
  38. 155 St A
  39. 163 St-Amsterdam Av A
  40. 168 St ADA (partial) A1
To Euclid Av (40 stops)
  1. 168 St ADA (partial) A1
  2. 163 St-Amsterdam Av A
  3. 155 St A
  4. 145 St ABD
  5. 135 St AB
  6. 125 St ADA ABD
  7. 116 St ABD
  8. Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) ABD
  9. 103 St ABD
  10. 96 St ABD
  11. 86 St ABD
  12. 81 St-Museum of Natural History ABD
  13. 72 St ABD
  14. 59 St-Columbus Circle ADA ABD12
  15. 50 St ADA (partial) AEDF
  16. 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal ADA AEDFNQRWS1237
  17. 34 St-Penn Station ADA AEDF
  18. 23 St AEDF
  19. 14 St ADA AEDFL
  20. W 4 St-Wash Sq ADA AEBDFM
  21. Spring St ADA (partial) AEDF
  22. Canal St AEDF
  23. Chambers St ADA (partial) AEDFNRW23
  24. Fulton St ADA AFJZ2345
  25. High St AF
  26. Jay St-MetroTech ADA AFNRW
  27. Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts AG
  28. Lafayette Av A
  29. Clinton-Washington Avs A
  30. Franklin Av ADA AS
  31. Nostrand Av A
  32. Kingston-Throop Avs A
  33. Utica Av ADA A
  34. Ralph Av A
  35. Rockaway Av A
  36. Broadway Junction AJZL
  37. Liberty Av A
  38. Van Siclen Av A
  39. Shepherd Av A
  40. Euclid Av ADA A

Route map

Route shape from GTFS data; map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Frequency & hours (scheduled)

To Euclid Av

WeekdaySatSun
First / last5:15 AM
9:02 PM		5:39 AM
10:09 PM		6:59 AM
10:10 PM
Morning rush (6–10 AM)every ~10 minevery ~13 minevery ~17 min
Midday (10 AM–4 PM)every ~8 minevery ~12 minevery ~12 min
Evening rush (4–8 PM)every ~10 minevery ~12 minevery ~12 min
Evening (8 PM–midnight)every ~34 minevery ~22 minevery ~22 min
Late night (midnight–6 AM)every ~90 minevery ~180 min—
Trips per day1048175
End-to-end time1 hr 11 min1 hr 8 min1 hr 9 min

To 168 St

WeekdaySatSun
First / last5:43 AM
9:03 PM		5:53 AM
10:25 PM		7:06 AM
10:21 PM
Morning rush (6–10 AM)every ~10 minevery ~13 minevery ~17 min
Midday (10 AM–4 PM)every ~8 minevery ~12 minevery ~12 min
Evening rush (4–8 PM)every ~10 minevery ~12 minevery ~13 min
Evening (8 PM–midnight)every ~30 minevery ~20 minevery ~20 min
Late night (midnight–6 AM)every ~180 min——
Trips per day1048175
End-to-end time1 hr 12 min1 hr 9 min1 hr 5 min

Average interval from the published schedule for reference dates Oct 20, 2026, Oct 24, 2026, Oct 18, 2026; planned work can change service. “—” = fewer than two trips in that period.

Fare

$3.00 per ride for most riders on subways and local, limited and Select Bus Service buses (source: mta.info/fares-tolls, checked Oct 11, 2026).