Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful you choose to ride with us, this year and every year.
Whether you're traveling out of town or staying in the city for the holiday, take note that subways and buses are running on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. There are also extra LIRR and Metro-North trains and other changes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Read more about our holiday service.
If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, this weekend also marks the return of the New York Transit Museum's annual holiday nostalgia trains. Vintage 1930s subway cars will run every Sunday in December from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 2 Av and 96 St . All it takes to ride is an OMNY tap or MetroCard swipe. Get more information and full schedules.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry.
- trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards.
- trains aren't running between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- trains aren't running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Prospect Park.
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
trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry in either direction from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.
- During the day and evening, trains are running on the express track between 34 St-Penn Station and 14 St.
- For local service between 34 St-Penn Station and Chambers St, take trains, which are running local between these stations.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 12 minutes each.
- For service between Chambers St and South Ferry, use nearby or stations.
- trains are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 14 St, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of drainage improvement work.
- For service between Manhattan and Queens, take trains.
- Transfer at 74 St-Broadway/Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Queensboro Plaza .
- Special weekend service is running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Whitehall St every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- For service to/from 34 St-Hudson Yards, take the M34-SBS bus.
- Free shuttle buses are also running along two routes:
- 42 St Shuttle trains are running all weekend, including overnight.
- trains are running between Flushing-Main St and Queensboro Plaza, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy in either direction from 3 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, take free shuttle buses, which are running on two routes:
- Local, making all stops between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rocakway Pkwy.
- Express, stopping only at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, Broadway Junction, and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take trains.
- Transfer between shuttle buses and trains at Broadway Junction or Junius St (Livonia Av).
- When exiting the subway at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, Broadway Junction, or Junius St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, every 8 minutes during the day and evening and every 12 minutes overnight.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
trains aren't running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Prospect Park in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service between 34 St-Herald Sq and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take trains.
- For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park, take free Q90 shuttle buses, which are making all stops between these stations.
- For service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, consider trains.
- trains are running in two sections, every 10 minutes during the day and evening:
- Between 96 St and 34 St-Herald Square.
- Between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- When exiting the subway at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr or Prospect Park, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- Overnight, trains aren't stopping at 49 St in either direction. For service to/from this station, take the .
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. We're reachable via phone, on Twitter, WhatsApp, and more.