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 month, we spent time going over the various A, C, and E train stops and neighborhoods along those particular blue lines. We also covered the E train route in our last article. Today, we’re moving on to the next train route in the purple 7 train line by discussing both the local and express MTA 7 train stops and the best neighborhoods to live in on its route.

7 train stops NYC

There are a total of 18 stops in Queens and 4 stops in Manhattan for the 7 train route. The 7 train route starts deep in Queens in Flushing Main Street and then works its way westward, going through Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avenue station, and into Midtown Manhattan. Once the 7 train crosses over into Manhattan, it continues its way westward all the way to 11th Avenue before turning southwards to its terminal station in Hudson Yards.

In order from Queens to Manhattan is a list of stops that the 7 train stops at. We’ve specifically pointed out stops that services both the local and express 7 train. For your convenience, we’ve also marked the stops that are ADA accessible.

Queens stops:

• Flushing-Main St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q48 to LGA Airport
• Mets-Willets Point (Local and Express) – also services Q48 to LGA Airport
• 111 St (Local only) – also services Q48 to LGA Airport
• 103 St-Corona Plaza (Local only)
• Junction Blvd (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q72 to LGA Airport
• 90 St-Elmhurst Av (Local only)
• 82 St-Jackson Hts (Local only)
• 74 St-Broadway (ADA accessible) (Local only) – also services E, F, M, R, LaGuardia Link Q70 SBS, and Q47 to LGA Airport
• 69 St (Local only)
• 61 St-Woodside (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Laguardia Link Q70 SBS to LGA Airport
• 52 St (Local only)
• 46 St-Bliss St (Local only)
• 40 St-Lowery St (Local only)
• 33 St-Rawson St (Local only)
• Queensboro Plaza (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services N, W route
• Court Sq (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services E, G, F route
• Hunters Point Av (Local and Express)
• Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av (Local and Express)

Manhattan stops:

• Grand Central-42 St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services 4, 5, 6, S route
• 5 Av (Local and Express) – also services B, D, F, M route
• Times Sq-42 St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services N, Q, W, R, S, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E route
• 34 St-Hudson Yards (ADA accessible) (Local and Express)

You can also locate an 7 train stops map in PDF format directly on the MTA’s site. Alternatively, you can read through a text format of the 7 train stops map here.

Best Queens neighborhoods along 7 train stops

Hunters Point

Located in the southwest corner of Queens is Hunters Point, a sub-neighborhood of Long Island City. This sub-neighborhood is the last neighborhood that the 7 train runs through in Queens. The area was named after a British Sea captain, George Hunter, who ran a 210 acre farm with his family until he passed and the area was redeveloped for residential and commercial use. Today, Hunters Point is home to a number of residential developments such as the TFCornerstone apartments at 4540 Center Blvd, 4545 Center Blvd, 4610 Center Blvd, 4615 Center Blvd, 4720 Center Blvd, 5203 Center Blvd, and 5241 Center Blvd. Other residential buildings include Gotham Point, Avalon Riverview, and Hunter’s Point South Crossing.

Given the neighborhood’s influx of residential developments, the neighborhood has really developed over the years. Residents of the area have easy access to a number of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. There are a few breweries as well such as Rockaway Brewing Company, Fifth Hammer Brewing Company, and the The Greats of Craft locations at the Warehouse and the Waterfront.

Residents also have easy access to institutions such as MoMA PS1 and the Museum of Urban Arts. Additionally, residents can easily access a number of great waterfront parks, such as the Gantry Plaza State Park, River Walk where you can find the famous Pepsi Cola sign, and more. Making it perfect for those who like to take an evening stroll, outdoor runs, or simply want to access some nature within the city. Ultimately, this neighborhood is perfect for anyone who wants easy access to an unlimited number of entertainment options just a quick stop away from the rest of the city.

Best Manhattan neighborhoods along 7 train stops

Hudson Yards

New York neighborhoods are constantly evolving. In recent years, the development and creation of Hudson Yards has made it one of Manhattan’s newest neighborhoods. Located on the west side of Midtown Manhattan, the neighborhood is bordered by 30th Street in the south, 41st Street in the north, the West Side Highway to the west, and Eighth Avenue to the east. Effectively cutting into its neighbors, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen to the south and north respectively. While this neighborhood is mostly commercial, there are plenty of new residential building developments such as Fifteen Hudson Yards, 530 West 30th Street (also known as One Hudson Yards), and more. Other buildings such as 514 West 36th Street (70 Hudson Yards) are currently in development are are projected to complete within the next three to five years.

The neighborhood is home to a number of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping, especially within the Shops at Hudson Yards and further east in Manhattan West, an outdoor shopping mall. Some of the writer’s favorites include Ci Siamo and Porchlight. Residents have access to a Whole Foods and Brooklyn Fare for groceries. Commuters interested in living in this neighborhood can access it through the 7 train route at the Hudson Yards terminal station.