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 a subway stop which directly connects to work. Last week, we spent time going over the various 6 train stops and neighborhoods along that particular line. Today, we’re shifting gears and discussing the express MTA 4 train stops and the best neighborhoods to live in on that route. 

4 train stops NYC

There are a total of 14 subway stops in the Bronx, 9 stops in Manhattan, and 5 stops in the borough of Brooklyn. In order from north to south is a list of stops that the 4 train stops from the Bronx, to Manhattan, to Brooklyn. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that services not only the local 4 train but also other train line routes that intersect with the 4 train. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible. 

Bronx stops:

• Woodlawn
• Mosholu Pkwy (ADA accessible)
• Bedford Pk Blvd-Lehman College
• Kingsbridge Rd
• Fordham Rd (ADA accessible)
• 183 St
• Burnside Av
• 176 St
• Mt Eden Av
• 170 St (ADA accessible)
• 167 St
• 161 St-Yankee Stadium (ADA accessible) – also services the B, D route
• 149 St-Grand Concourse – also services the 2, 5 route
• 138 St-Grand Concourse – also services the 5 route

Manhattan stops:

• 125 St (ADA accessible) – also services the 5, 6 route with transfers to bus or train to airport
• 86 St (ADA accessible – ONLY northbound 6) – also services the 5, 6 route
• 59 St – also services the 5, 6, N, R, W route with a free out-of-system transfer to the F, Q route at Lexington Av/63 Street station
• Grand Central-42 St (ADA accessible) – also services the 5, 6, S, and 7 route
• 14 St-Union Sq – also services the 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W route
• Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (ADA accessible) – also services the 5, 6, J, Z route
• Fulton St (ADA accessible) – also services the 5, A, C, J, Z, 2, and 3 route
• Wall St – also services the 5 route
• Bowling Green (ADA accessible) – also services the 5 route

Brooklyn stops:

• Borough Hall (ADA accessible except for R, Brooklyn bound 4, 5) – also services the 5, 2, 3, and R route
• Nevins St – also services the 5, 2, and 3 route
• Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (ADA accessible) – also services the 5, B, D, N, Q, R, W, 2, and 3 route
• Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College – also services the 5, 2, and 3 route
• Crown Heights-Utica Av – also services the 3 route

You can also locate a 4 train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s stop. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the 4 train stops map here. 

Best Bronx neighborhoods along 4 train stops

Mott Haven

The first neighborhood on our list this week is Mott Haven. Located at the southern tip of the Bronx, its proximity to Manhattan makes it an ideal neighborhood for commuters who want quick access to the city. There are currently two 4 train stops located in this neighborhood at 149 St-Grand Concourse and 138 St-Grand Concourse.

Kingsbridge Heights

The neighborhood of Kinsbridge Heights is situated around the Jerome Park Reservoir just south of Van Cortlandt Park. Two prominent schools, the Bronx High School of Science and Lehman College are situated in this neighborhood. The 4 train currently stops at three different subway stations located at Kingsbridge Rd, Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College, and Mosholu Pkwy. 

Norwood

Just east of Kingsbridge Heights, is the neighborhood of Norwood, also known as Bainbridge. This area is surrounded by the Bronx River Parkway and Mosholu Parkway and home to the Montefiore Hospital. Residents of Norwood have direct access to Williamsbridge Oval, a beautiful park with a basketball court, playground, and more. Commuters can easily access this neighborhood through the two 4 train stops at Woodlawn and Mosholu Pkwy. 

Best Manhattan neighborhoods along 4 train stops

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is a sub neighborhood of Midtown East. It is bordered by Lexington Avenue on the west, 43rd Street on the south, and 53rd Street on the north. Turtle Bay is home to the United Nations headquarters and as such, numerous foreign consulates are physically located in this neighborhood as well. Commuters can easily access the rest of the city through the 4 train stop at Grand Central.

Carnegie Hill

Located on the north side of the Upper East Side is the prestigious neighborhood of Carnegie Hill. This neighborhood has long been desired for its proximity to Central Park, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and other historic landmarks. Commuters can access this sub neighborhood from the 86th Street 4 train stop. 

Best Brooklyn neighborhoods along 4 train stops

Prospect Heights

Located north of Prospect Park is the lovely neighborhood of Prospect Heights. This neighborhood is great for those who love enjoying a variety of restaurants and bars such as Ozakaya or Mumbai Place on Vanderbilt Avenue. The area is filled with plenty of picturesque brownstones and luxury condos, making it a great neighborhood to walk around. Commuters who live here, can get home easily from the Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College 4 train stop.

Crown Heights

The last neighborhood on our list is Crown Heights. This large sprawling neighborhood is home a large number of great restaurants such as Cornbread Brooklyn and Boeuf & Bun. The south western portion of the neighborhood is located right by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. Commuters have access to the rest of the city through the two 4 train stops at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and Crown Heights-Utica Av.