I thought the phone map was lying. Surely the Lincoln Center-Jersey City route would involve…read moreColumbus Circle or a jaunt along or under 14th St. Yet it recommended going all the way down to WTC via the 1. I have occasionally gotten too arrogant about my geographical knowledge and spurned apps, but now I'm secure enough to listen the opinions of the phone and Google Maps. In this case, the phone was playing some moneyball and was probably adjusting for off-peak transfer times as well as the proximity of the 1 to the WTC PATH stop. It's not an express but it's not the G train. It hits many stops but doesn't linger at them. Someone you might be willing to spend a few extra minutes on the trip in exchange for getting a seat, and the 1 makes that choice relatively painless.

Over my years living in NYC I have taken the 1 train many times as it serves the west side, from…read moreSouth Ferry in the Financial District to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx where I ran a few 5K's. It's a pretty consistent line with decent service but as with the MTA has it's delays and problems at times. The 1 train line has been around since 1904 when the IRT covered parts of the original line from City Hall to 145th Street. Yeah, it's pretty old.

This is a nice train station and trains run on schedule. It's easy for cars to come here to drop…read moreyou off and pick you up. Just keep in mind they close the warming areas after a certain time.

There are a lot of restaurants and some coffee shops around if you want to kill time waiting for…read moreyour train & the waiting room isn't open. During the week there is a tiny shop open in the waiting room where you can get the newspapers, chips, candy. There are bathrooms as well. You can get the N15 or N16 busses at this station as well. There is no indoor waiting area up on the platform, so if weather isn't good I would stay downstairs (as long as the waiting area is open) until the train comes.

The 86th Street Subway Station is a useful transfer point between Express and Local Lexington…read moreAvenue Line trains (i.e., 4,5,6) and will be easier to navigate once the accessibility upgrades are completed. That being said, having just dealt with no local Downtown trains from 125th Street due to track work, it would have been useful to have an in-station transfer crossover between Downtown and Uptown lines to allow returning to a station in-between. Czech artist Peter Sis designed the 86th St. station's 2004 bright, playful tile mosaics entitled "Happy City," which utilizes large eyes and circles, as well as incorporates stars, buildings, city folk, birds, assorted winged animals, and (my favorite) a flying winged Guggenheim Museum! It's fun to look at!

Popular train station in a central area. Many stores and food options near this area. The train…read morestation isn't clean and booths don't always have workers in them but it's easy to walk around and know where you need to go

Pretty clean subway that looks like it's been updated a bit recently. It's in a nice neighborhood…read morewith lots to do and eat. Def nice stop of the 1 train

Dirty and grimy MTA subway stop serving the 1 train…read more Right on corner near FIT. Entranceway is pretty nasty and gross. Typical MTA subway station which needs an upgrade.

I've decided to embark on a new endeavor here on Yelp. Basically, the goal is to review most of my…read moremost frequently used transportation spots in the area. As I'm in this area often, I stop off on this stop on the 6 more then any other except probably Astor Place. When it comes to the station itself, it's pretty clean of garbage, the trains run on time and other then the scent of rotting fish on the uptown side (which either I'm getting used too or is disappearing), it's not too shabby. The 6 train itself from Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall in itself usually is pretty mellow, which is quite nice when heading out to dinner or shopping. Nevermind the fact that you're probably going to spend way too much money on goods you don't need to somehow validate your self worth (as we all tend to do in this area)...at least you're starting off somewhat on the right foot as subway stops go.

A quite small + shabby + rundown looking subway station at the Spring Street stop for the local 6…read moreroute. Would often see the huge rats chasing after each other on the tracks. Eek, no thanks. Old strip of paint peeling here and there from the railings as usual. Everything rusty and moldy clouding with dust all over the cracked cement ceiling. You don't even wanna look up to see any of that tbh. Cracks on the flooring + gaps should've been filled in between the walls. Just like the usual, it makes me feel like I'm back in the nineties. Everything looking torn + miserable + worn down. Don't be surprised of how most MTA subway stations look as gloomy on the outside as they do from the inside. Not every station is as new and modern looking as the Hudson Yards location. Sad but true. There's an OMNY machine standing in the corner against the wall. A dirty staircase on each side of the entrance/exit. Spring Street doesn't have the newly-installed turnstiles yet though. Hopefully they'll install those soon to make it look/feel less depressing.

This station is conveniently located near multiple buses that will take you to places like Bay…read moreRidge and UA Theater. There are a ton of lights here, especially at night, which makes it feel relatively safe. Plus, people are always in this neighborhood as it is filled with lots of places to hang out. It has two exits - one to all the buses, and the other side closer to the Belt Parkway. It is great because you can exit that way and be close to the bay. It's also great to get off and walk a few blocks if you're heading to Manhattan Beach. The Q/B are great- especially the Q, rated #1 train in NYC again for this year. The B is great if you're in a rush, as the B will usually wait for the Q to catch up so all the people on the local track can run over and catch the express. The station itself is kinda of dirty and mucky, but totally understandable as it is still a public space that a ton of people pass by everyday and the MTA has better things to do with their money. When I come out of the exit by 15th street, I wouldn't necessarily say I feel safe as there are a lot of homeless people who beg for change, but there are also a lot of religious groups handing out fliers and a lot of the green taxi cabs waiting for people to request for them. This station is still great in my opinion as it is offers a lot to the Sheepshead Bay community like transportation that is quick, with a view.

To get to Sheepshead Bay take the B/Q train to the Sheepshead Bay station. You'll be close to…read moreRoll'N'Roaster and well as Randazzo's. The station is in fairly good condition and has some very nice artwork.

This 57th St. Station provides service various 6th Avenue Line trains bound for the East Side,…read moreRoosevelt Island, and Queens. After the new "route swap," that means either M or F depending on when you're traveling. It also neither provides ADA compliant accessibility, nor is in any immediate plan for MTA to make that upgrade. That being said, the ADA compliant 57th St. Broadway Line Station service by N,Q,R,W trains is only 1 block away, if that helps. Outside fare control, this station's modern, long Mezzanine has amazing public art that I particular find beautiful and uplifting. In 2019, the MTA installed the +90-year old, native New Yorker, multimedia figurative artist Alex Katz's large painted glass panels entitled "Metropolitan Faces." These simplified, bold portraits and floral sections are more than welcoming. Against uncluttered, flat backgrounds, facial expressions and often a fresh, interspersed orange/mango/yellow palette allow all Katz's subjects to pop and bring warmth easy to connect with. Wow! Check out these works for yourself!

To get to Central Park South take an M train to the 57 St station. You can see numerous works of…read moreart created by the artist Alex Katz. Very nice!

Very good option to go to Jersey city and Newark from midtown . Path is cheaper than NJ transit …read more It's about 2.50$ for one way .. very comfortable . It just gets crazily crowded in the mornings (peak hours) . But there is train every 5-7 minutes . Have to change trains to go from 23rd to Newark . Maps are available in all trains and stations. Llimited path ticket machines .. few of them don't work though. Very narrow steps to exit in 23rd . Good overall ..

Running on the wrong side. Delayed for unknown reasons. Countdown clock is wrong. And terrible…read moremusic is on repeat.