L
Canarsie Local
8th Avenue to Canarsie–Rockaway Parkway
BMT24 stations8.2 miles24 hours
About the L Train
The L train runs on the BMT Canarsie Line, connecting Manhattan's West Side to Canarsie, Brooklyn. It's the only subway line crossing 14th Street and is known for serving hip Brooklyn neighborhoods.
The Canarsie Line opened in 1924 and was one of the first lines to be fully automated. It underwent a major renovation in 2019-2020 to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy.
Key Stops
- 8th AvenueStart
- 6th Avenue
- Union Square–14th Street
- 3rd Avenue
- 1st Avenue
- Bedford Avenue
- Lorimer Street
- Graham Avenue
- Grand Street
- Bushwick Avenue
- Broadway Junction
- Atlantic Avenue
- Canarsie–Rockaway ParkwayEnd
Neighborhoods Served
The L train connects you to 7 distinct neighborhoods across New York City.
Service Information
Operating Hours
24 hours
Train Frequency
Every 3-4 minutes (peak), 8-10 minutes (off-peak)
Line Length
8.2 miles
Total Stations
24 stations
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