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 few months, we spent time going over the various train routes and neighborhoods along those particular subway lines and covered the B train route in our last article. Today, we’re moving on to the express D train in the orange B, D, F, M train route.  We’ll go over each of the subway stations the D train stops at and discuss the best neighborhoods to live in on its route. 

D train stops NYC

There are a total of 10 stops in the Bronx, 11 stops in Manhattan, and 15 stops in Brooklyn for the B train route. The D train route starts one stop further north than the B train at the Norwood-205 Street stop. The train works its way southward until it reaches Manhattan and begins going express, skipping certain stops like 135 Street, 81 Street, and 72 Street stations. After 59 Street-Columbus Circle, the D train continues to work its way towards the southeast side of lower Manhattan until Grand Street. It then crosses over to Brooklyn and arrives at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. From there, the D train splits from the B train and runs south-westwards and runs local until it reaches its terminal station at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

 In order from the Bronx, Manhattan, to Brooklyn is a list of stops that the D train stops at. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that services both the local and express D train. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible.

The Bronx Stops:

• Norwood-205 St (Local and Express)
• Bedford Park Blvd (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B route
• Kingsbridge Rd (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B route
• Fordham Rd (Local and Express) – also services B route
• 182-183 Sts (Local) – also services B route
• Tremont Av (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B route
• 174-175 Sts (Local) – also services B route
• 170 St (Local) – also services B route
• 167 St (Local) – also services B route
• 161 St-Yankee Stadium (ADA accessible) (Local) – also services B, 4 route

Manhattan stops:

• 155 St (Local) – also services B route
• 145 S (Local and Express) – also services A, C, B route
• 125 St (ADA accessible) (Local) – also services A, C, B route and M60 SBS to LGA Airport
• 59 St-Columbus Circle (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services A, C, B, 1 route
• 7 Av (Local) – also services B, E route
• 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B, F, M route
• 42 St-Bryant Park (Local and Express) – also services B, F, M, 7 route
• 34 St-Herald Sq (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B, F, M, N, Q, R, W route
• W 4 St-Washington Sq (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B, F, M, A, C, E route
• Broadway-Lafayette St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B, F, M, 6 route
• Grand St (Local and Express) – also services B route

Brooklyn stops:

• Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services B, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 route
• 36 St (Local and Express) – also services N, R route
• 9 Av (Local)
• Fort Hamilton Pkwy (Local)
• 50 St (Local)
• 55 St (Local)
• 62 St (ADA accessible) (Local)
• 71 St (Local)
• 79 St (Local)
• 18 Av (Local)
• 20 Av (Local)
• Bay Pkwy (ADA accessible) (Local)
• 25 Av (Local)
• Bay-50 St (Local)
• Coney Island-Stillwell Av (ADA accessible) – also services F, N, Q route

You can also locate a D train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s site. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the D train stops map here. 

Best Bronx neighborhoods along D train stops

Norwood

Alternatively known as Bainbridge, the neighborhood of Norwood is just south of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This is a relatively residential neighborhood with most of its commercial properties running along Bainbridge Avenue, which extends into East 204th Street, and East Gunhill Road. Additionally, the Montefiore Hospital also has several buildings in the area. Commuters interested in living here can access it via the Norwood stop on the D train. 

Bedford Park

Next up, we have the neighborhood of Bedford Park, which is located just south of Norwood. This neighborhood is bordered by Mosholu Parkway and Norwood to the north, Webster Avenue to the east, Jerome Avenue to the west, and East 196th Street to the south. The neighborhood is primarily residential. However, unlike its northern neighbor, Bedford Park has more businesses sprinkled throughout. Commuters interested in living in this neighborhood can access it via the Bedford Park Blvd station on the D train. 

Best Manhattan neighborhoods along D train stops

Greenwich Village

Further south in lower Manhattan is the ever-popular neighborhood of Greenwich Village. Commuters can easily access this neighborhood through a variety of public transportation options, including the D train route via the West 4th Street-Washington Square station. This neighborhood is a good mix of residential and commercial. In fact, many tourists from all around the world travel to this neighborhood to check out its plethora of restaurants, cafes, and shops. This is a popular, if not expensive, neighborhood to live in within Manhattan.

NoHo

Further east, commuters can access the neighborhood of NoHo via the Broadway-Lafayette St station. This small neighborhood is mostly commercial, but there are still a few condos and co-ops in the area, including 30 Bond Street with its unique facade. 

Best Brooklyn neighborhoods along D train stops

Greenwood Heights

The neighborhood of Greenwood Heights is unique in that it is mostly comprised by the Green-Wood Cemetery. Folks in New York City may know of this neighborhood because it is home to one of the few Costcos in the city, along with additional shops, bars, and restaurants at Industry City. Commuters can access this neighborhood through the 25th St and 36th St stations.

Besonhurst

Last but not least, the neighborhood of Bensonhurst is another great Brooklyn neighborhood to live in. Located in southwest Brooklyn, this neighborhood is just three stops away from Coney Island and can be accessed by the D train at the 71 St, 79 St, 18 Av, 20 Av, and Bay Pkwy stations. The neighborhood is known as the Little Italy of Brooklyn and additionally has a growing Chinese population. This is a great residential neighborhood for those who also want close access to the New York City beachfronts in Coney Island.