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 train routes and neighborhoods along those particular subway lines. We also covered the 7 and the L train route in our last article. Today, we’re moving on to the orange B, D, F, M train route by starting off with a discussion on both the local and express MTA B train and the best neighborhoods to live in on its route. 

B train stops NYC

There are a total of 9 stops in the Bronx, 19 stops in Manhattan, and 9 stops in Brooklyn for the B train route. The B train route starts in the Bronx at the Bedford Park Blvd stop, then makes its way south through to Manhattan. The route continues to work its way towards the southeast side of lower Manhattan until Grand Street. It then crosses over to Brooklyn and arrives at its first Brooklyn stop at DeKalb Av station. From there, the B train splits from the D train and goes southwest through central Brooklyn until it arrives at its terminal station at Brighton Beach. 

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

The Bronx Stops:

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

Manhattan stops:

• 155 St (Local) – also services D route
• 145 S (Local and Express) – also services A, C, D route
• 135 St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services C route
• 125 St (Local) – also services A, C, D route and M60 SBS to LGA Airport
• 116 St (Local) – also services C route
• Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) (Local) – also services C route
• 103 St (Local) – also services C route
• 96 St (Local) – also services C route
• 86 St (Local) – also services C route
• 81 St-Museum of Natural History (Local) – also services C route
• 72 St (Local) – also services C route
• 59 St-Columbus Circle (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services A, C, D, 1 route
• 7 Av (Local) – also services D, E route
• 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services D, F, M route
• 42 St-Bryant Park (Local and Express) – also services D, F, M, 7 route
• 34 St-Herald Sq (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services D, F, M, N, Q, R, W route
• W 4 St-Washington Sq (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services D, F, M, A, C, E route
• Broadway-Lafayette St (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services D, F, M, 6 route
• Grand St (Local and Express) – also services D route

Brooklyn stops:

• DeKalb Av (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q, R route
• Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 route
• 7 Av (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Prospect Park (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Church Av (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Newkirk Plaza (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Kings Hwy (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Sheepshead Bay (ADA accessible) (Local and Express) – also services Q route
• Brighton Beach (Local and Express) – also services Q route

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

Best Bronx neighborhoods along B train stops

Fordham Heights

Located in the middle of West Bronx is the neighborhood of Fordham Heights. This neighborhood is bordered by Kingsbridge Heights and University Heights to the west, Mount Hope to the south, Belmont to the east, and Bedford Park to the north. Compared to the rest of the city, the housing here is relatively affordable. Most residential buildings in the area are low-rise with five to six floors. Commuters can access this neighborhood through the B train stops at Fordham Rd and 182-183 Streets.

Mount Eden

As we move southwards on the B train, we’ll come across the neighborhood of Mount Eden at 170 Street station. This relatively small neighborhood is surrounded by Mount Hope and Morris Heights to the north, Claremont to the east, Concourse to the south, and High Bridge to the west. Like Fordham Heights, the neighborhood is relatively affordable and comes with easy access to nearby parks such as Claremont Park to the east and Yankee Stadium further south. 

Best Manhattan neighborhoods along B train stops

Harlem

Moving into Manhattan, the B line runs through the large neighborhood of Harlem via the 145 St, 135 St, 125 St, 116 St, and Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) stations. Harlem is so vast that residents will experience a completely different vibe and experience depending on what part of the neighborhood they are in. However, the direct part of the neighborhood that is closest to the B train includes the sub-neighborhoods such as Sugar Hill, Striver’s Row, and parts of Hamilton Heights. 

Bowery

Bowery is a small neighborhood located in lower Manhattan. This neighborhood is surrounded by others such as Nolita, East Village, Lower East Side, and Chinatown. Commuters who need to take the B to commute can access the neighborhood at the subway stop at Grand Street. 

Best Brooklyn neighborhoods along B train stops

Midwood

Next up, is Midwood, a decently sized neighborhood located right in the middle of Brooklyn. This neighborhood is surrounded by others such as Borough Park, Sheepshead Bay, Flatbush, Flatlands, and Marine Park. Commuters who want to live in this neighborhood can easily access it at the Avenue H, Avenue J, and Avenue M stations.

Brighton Beach

The B train’s terminal station in Brooklyn happens to be located in the neighborhood of Brighton Beach. This neighborhood is a relatively residential neighborhood with easy access to Brighton Beach, just further eastward from New York’s famous Coney Island. Although the neighborhood is located quite far from the rest of the city, many love it for its quieter and slower pace of life and easy access to beautiful beach fronts.