The N is the Broadway Express and from Astoria Blvd this is the fastest way into the City. It's the direct line so it's fast. I don't travel within Queens, just know this is the best way to NYC from LaGuardia. Look out the window and you can see some nice city views. Best way to get to the East Side or you can go all the way to 42nd St and catch any train or take it all the way to Brooklyn. This review is for anyone flying into LaGuardia, terminal A and looking for an alternative to a taxi. Take the M60 bus to Astoria, and transfer for free, to the N train for a direct trip to the east side or Midtown. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Took public transportation as often as possible. We prefer trains versus buses. And used ride share when convenient or when traveling with my daughter. Ambiance - Bus train stations. Not as user friendly as it can or should be. Thank goodness for Google Maps. Too bad underground we lose reception. Open 24 hours. Service - Self service. Price - Inexpensive. Peak and off peak prices. Zone pricing. Tap in and out. And you can just use your credit card, thank you. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success MTA. read more

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The N Train is my side train by which I mean I cheat on the E with it. Usually I take the E train to work from Manhattan to Queens because it's a little faster but sometimes I take the N because it's less crowded and some days I just can't deal. Honestly, it seems more reliable than the E train, especially in the morning and I can always get on an Astoria bound N train. Sometimes I have to wait for 2-3 Queens bound E trains until I can squeeze on. The N Train deserves more respect from me instead of just sitting there, waiting for me to take it while the E train gets my attention, but as the saying goes people only take advantage of you if you let them. So you just sit there and wait, N Train, and I'll call you when I feel like it. Until then, we don't know each other and so help me if you say anything to the E train, it might get ugly. read more

The worst train always late especially in the night after 11:00 pm trains run every 25/30 minutes instead of every 10/15.

I was surprised by how expensive NYC subways were when I rode this train recently...it cost more than a gallon of gas going both ways...on the other hand it beats sitting in NYC traffic which looks almost as bad as the traffic in Asia....the trains here are a little dated and not as clean as I remember them to be from a few years ago.....the most memorable part was a free performance by a brake dancer right on the train...sorry dude but you should stick to your day job...you can't dance... 1541st review 9/18/2018 461st for 2018 read more

N Train you operate infrequently like a snail. You have brand new cars on your line but by God how you've got lots of problems. Patrons who take this line need to anticipate lots of travel time especially waiting time as it literally takes an eternity to get to your destination. You are a extremely frustrating line indeed! read more

Over the last year, my ass has sat in one of three places: my cubicle, my bed, and your blue plastic seats. I have spent 33% of my adult life last year within your doors, reading your advertisements (Dr. Zizmor, really?!), and wondering why I'm not home already. It's an abusive relationship: you, and the W, are the only trains that service to my home in Astoria Ditmars. I have no choice but to depend on you to get to work, to Manhattan, to the airport... and really to get anywhere. So why do you run at half speed without reason? Why do you always stop at Astoria Blvd for 10 minutes before pulling into Ditmars? And why the F* did you stop running past Queensborough Plaza for all weekends in March, and 50% of the time from November to December?! YOU are the reason it can take me anywhere from 25 minutes to FIFTY MINUTES to get to work. That is double the time. Sure, from 8-9am M-F you're fairly punctual and quick. But... what about the rest of the hours? Or days? And: can you explain why the air conditioning was on a few nights ago?? It was FORTY-FIVE degrees outside. Is that too hot!? read more

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Food: n/a Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Decor & Style: 1/5 The N train runs more on time than most other trains I take (even post Frankenstorm). It also has the least construction of all other trains I take. Since it crosses Manhattan diagonally, it makes this train one of the more popular trains in the city. It also runs express through a few stops in the city which makes it very convenient for me to get into Brooklyn and it runs as the R during late nights in Brooklyn. Typically, the N line carries the new trains (by new I mean the blue seated cars with electronic panels up top to see all the stops). Therefore it has less graffiti and less damage which brings the cleanliness up to a 3/5 compared to other trains which are typically 0-1/5 in NYC. The decor and style in NYC is completely sub-par compared to other train systems in the world and the US. 1/5 Overall 4/5, especially when compared to other lines in the city. read more

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I loved you more when you ran express in the city. But I still love you for running local in the city, because lately, I've been finding myself getting on/off at 23rd street. But there was twice where you did me wrong. I had to get off at Prince Street, but you ran express....no announcements to warn me and I ended up being late because of you. However, I still think you are alright. read more

Dear N train, Now I really know you live up to your name - Never. For 4 years, I went to high school and relied on you the most in the mornings at 6:30 am. I trusted you, oh how could you do this? You were random, you'd skip QUEENSBORO PLAZA, your busiest Queens station, after a working one and sometimes, 2 trains in a row even skip during RUSH HOUR. Your drivers are clueless. But you're lucky though, because I ran like Michael Johnson just to make it in time. Perhaps your name should be numb, for inconsiderate? You're very fortunate that none of your drivers have gotten hurt..yet. Hate you so much, S. for suffered. read more

You made me late for my job interview once, and that was unacceptable! On the other hand, you run express from time to time during the rush hours, but that's still not good enough. Also they coulda extended the N train along Ditmars Blvd all the way to LGA. Life could have been so much easier than taking crowded M60 bus! Woulda, coulda, shoulda. read more

Super fast to get into the city. I like that, especially because I usually take the F train into the city. The only downside is finding parking in the area, which isn't a problem if you live in the area because you wouldn't need to drive to the station. It runs pretty frequent and that's always a plus. Train was pretty clean too, except for all the salt and dirt from the snow on the ground. The intercom was actually pretty loud and I could hear it over the murmur of people, which was nice because sometimes I don't pay attention to when my stop is next. I like that there were trains running frequently on a Sunday night! read more

The trains are good, they are regular and relativity clean. But the Stations.... they are wrecked! They are from the 1930's with new turnstiles. The Ditmars station for example, you can see through the steps down onto the street, not because of design, but years of wear and rust. This subway line (in Queens anyway) is just plan Dangerous! Unfortunately a large number of people will have to be hurt or killed in some random incident before the MTA stands up (Forced) to its responsibilities with customer safety. I have to use this Train, if I could go another way I would. read more

Horrific horrific horrific! Waited 20 minutes for train this morning & another 20 minutes waiting for the cleaning at the Astoria Dirmars station. That's 40 minutes & still at the station! My commute to work is 25 minutes. It shouldn't take me an hour and a half to get to work. Being late to work can cost u your job! Coming home is a bigger problem. For those of us who work at night , we r getting stuck at queensboro problem waiting a half hour for the N train Across the platform is the 7 train which is running every 7 minutes. What the hell is going on with the N train ?? Enough is enough! We need to get to work on time & we want to get home quickly. My job is 25 minutes away & less ...... & it's taking me an hour and a half because of the messed up horrific N train. I plan to take this complaint along with others all the way !!! Get it together !!!! read more

I'm not sure why I'd be inclined to give this train 4 stars. Afterall, the train is hardly on time at night, the cars can be filthy as hell, and its subject to more slowdown / breakdowns than most trains. Yet there is a charm about the N Train that is very hard to ignore. From Astoria to Coney Island, the N Train ride is a real journey from start to finish. In Manhattan, its the only train besides the D/F/V/ lines to run down broadway and parts of middle Manhattan. It starts in Queens and is one of the few trains to pass through the city before hitting Brooklyn. Its not so concentrated like any of the east or west trains, as it touches a little bit of everything. I hope one day all of the trains will be replaced with the ones like on the 6 line and will permanently go express in Astoria. Long live the N Train. read more

The good: It has new, clean cars. It is an Express line. Bad: It runs waaay too infrequently. read more

It gets you where you want to go. Besides that it's one of the slowest trains to get around New York City. It has no express run in Manhattan or in the outlying boroughs and one of the longest runs of all the New York City subway lines. So taking 55 minutes to get from 86th street in Brooklyn to midtown Manhattan making every single stop and running on one of the most congested: Broadway line it has quite a bit room for improvement. read more

The N train is a safe and efficient subway train. I am on the 30th Ave stop and this train has very reliable service. You can monitor the times the train will arrive at 30th Ave for your ride into Manhattan. In the summer time the AC is great and in the winter plenty of heat. Especially when it is above ground. Been living in New York for 40 years and the N train is as good as it gets. read more

This is the smelliest train I've ever been on. It skips stops. Its way too crowded especially in Brooklyn. It gets me to where I need to go. read more

Eh. Its not the worst train I've had to take, but its a train so how good could it get? If is snows or rains, the service slows dramatically. There is also perennial (and consistent) service/construction on the train line that requires a person to coordinate their schedule's with that of the MTA's. Very clean at times. Once in a while (during the summer) you will see an empty car during rush hour. Don't bother getting in, there is a homeless guy and he smells so bad, the stench would burn off your nose hairs. It does get you places and the line usually has fairly attractive people. [adds star to rating] 13 minutes from Broadway to 57th/7th read more

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Ahh yes the N train. It's my go to train whenever I need to get to the city in flash. The N train travels from Astoria Ditmars Boulevard in Queens to Gravesend 86 Street in Brooklyn. It's original terminal is the one and only Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn but because of flood protection work, the temporary terminal was shifted back to 86 Street until Spring 2020. Recently the N has been going through some weird changes. If you have noticed, most of the older train cars from the "R" line have been coming over to the "N" line and your probably wondering: "What the heck is going on"? didn't the "N" have more newer train cars before"? Where did they go"? well apparently the E,F,M & R lines is in the process of getting a similar new technology like on the #7 line where it helps the MTA determine where the train is while at the same having the option to add more trains to improve service, therefore in order to apply this new technology, The MTA needed to swap the older cars from the F & R lines and give them to certain other subway lines in exchange for their new ones and the "N" line was one of them. Overall here's the pros & cons of the N line: ***Pros: -Very convenient and quick to get to the city as it goes express in Brooklyn & into Manhattan (Except Weekends) -Not as crowded compared to other subway lines. (Except during school hours when the High School Kids & Junior High School Kids gets on at 20th Ave & New Utrecht Avenue). ***Cons: -Longer wait times during the Weekends. -A lot of stations to go through when leaving or coming from Manhattan since the "W" doesn't run on Weekends (Unless the #7 train is messed Up). -Since 86 Street is the temporary terminal it clogs up other N trains behind from moving to the next station unless the train that's in the terminal moves out since it's a single track terminal and not a 2 track terminal like Coney Island is. read more

This is a love and hate relationship. I love it when I am running late to work and an N express shows up --- all the way to 57 Street. I hate it when it goes local in the city and when its too crowded. read more

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I take it back. I take it allllll back! I've been forking over an extra $15 a month since January and the service has taken a total nose dive! The service notifications posted every day about schedule changes read like a complicated recipe for screwing up my commute. For example: No Manhattan-bound trains Wed-Fri, 10am - 3pm at 39th Ave, 36th Ave, Broadway and 30th Ave. This happened basically all of February and now all of March, which means I have to get on the train going FOUR stops in the complete opposite direction and then change trains and back track my trip in order to get to Manhattan. No Manhattan bound trains ALL WEEKEND, 10am - 3pm at 39th Ave, 36th Ave, Broadway and 30th Ave. Please see above for the re-routing. This happened two of four weekends in February and almost ALL of March. No Queens bound trains at night between 57th Street and Queensboro Plaza. Take the 7 Train and change at Queensboro Plaza. I understand repairs, but really? Whole months with weekend service so jacked up it adds north of 25 minutes to a person's commute? On a good day? MTA, please fix this mess. read more

I. hate. this. Train. A few nights ago, the doors opened up on 36th St to reveal a man plugging a finger up his nose with the same relentless zeal one would customarily reserve for, say, preventing a dam from leaking. Rush hour on the way home is the absolute worst inflammatory stimulus to trigger a reaction in germaphobes. When the doors open up, you are hit with a wave of palpable fatigue. And it's musty. People: read the Department of Health posters. If you are on the precipice of sneezing, do so into a tissue or the crook of your elbow. You DON'T sneeze into your naked hand and proceed to casually place said hand onto the pole or guard rail. These people need to understand hygiene. One time, a man I stood next to opened his mouth ajar and I died a little inside and thought to myself: "OMG..this man's breath is like a CARCASS." There are evenings where I think my eyes are sadistically deceiving me, but they are not. It's like a carnival in a train car. One time, this normal-looking man 4 feet away smiled at me. And so I thought, 'oh hai,' but as more people got off the train (which is claustrophobically packed, by the way) said man revealed a (very) disproportionately distended abdomen. He looked preggers. My horror was interrupted when this teenage whale of a woman bumped into me to grab an empty seat. As she sauntered past me, my eyes were stuck on her sartorial choices. If your ass and thighs are an avalanche of cottage cheese and Styrofoam, do not - I repeat - don't wear White Tights. Tights categorically are not pants. The service Sucks. We were once stuck on the Manhattan Bridge for 30 minutes. I kid you not. A lot can happen in 30 minutes. But we moved a few feet and stopped. And again. There's a reason why there's a Twitter account dedicated to the inglorious pictures/vignettes taken on this train: http://twitter.com/N_train_gossip Apropros of nothing...AVOID. read more

I grew up in Astoria. For about 20+ years or so, my family and I took the N train back and forth from Manhattan, into and out of Brooklyn, out to Coney Island, etc. Every morning and afternoon, the N ferried me to middle-school and then high-school. The family and I even took the old RR train that ran the same line, back in the early-ish 80's, before it became the N. Although it isn't nearly as reliable as the 7 train in terms of frequency, timeliness, etc, the N has bailed me out on many a late night and is... OK. Never got mugged on the N. Sure, I may've had to wait for 20-30 minutes at a time, during odd early morning or late night hours, but it always made it in the end. And going into Manhattan, you do get a nice -- albeit brief -- view of the NYC skyline. More so 2.5 stars then 3, but A-OK as far as NYC transit goes. read more

N train is the shit. It serves a lot of people including: - NYU kids. - Flushing bound Asians who get off at Queensboro by the hundreds to transfer to the 7. - Smart people who bought cheap real estate in brooklyn before market became a one sided rage-buying clusterf- - ASTORIAAAA protip-that-is-borderline-racist: - If you are going queensbound, in the city, just stand next to sitting tourists. You know they getting their asses off before Queens. - If above not found, stand next to the Chinese person. He's transferring to the 7. - But don't mistake Japanese for Chinese. Because they're taking it the whole way to Ditmars, yo. other protip: - N is the same as the Q in Queens. Except on the weekends when Q doesn't go to Queens. Yeah, very intuitive, I know. - If the N is too crowded to get on, just wait for a bit. Q usually follows soon after. - If you don't have Verizon, don't start making phone calls as soon as you get above ground in Queens, since 39th ave signal sucks and will just cut your convo. - If you see an Asian kid on his cellphone playing some sort of bejeweled game, its best to let him sit down, cus its been 3 weeks since my high score. pros: - takes me home. - didn't run anyone over recently. cons: - MTA prices. read more

You can only have one first time. And my first train ride in New York City was an absolute dream. The N Train served me almost daily while I completed my Americorps year as a Good Shepherd Volunteer. I love the N Train. I became a total N Train SNOB in 2006. And would refuse to ride the W if I could help it. The N is cleaner, meaner, and faster than its local counterpart so that makes it the best in my opinion. Since I lived at the end of the line I used the N for everything and to go everywhere. The transportation attendants on the platform at Ditmars barely clean the W trains but whenever an N train pulls into the station they were pretty much always ready with their mops and brooms. Maybe they clean the Ws at Whitehall but I preferred the N for this reason. Early this year we got a major upgrade. You know the sleek L trains and the 2, 4, 5, and 6? Well imagine those but even better! They're brand new! So they're gorgeously shiny. And there's a digital display of what stop you're at and what's coming up in the next few stops. And HELLO TV!!! Ok so the TV only tells you about the state of the art train but still. A TV on the train! Reminds me of riding the train in Roma, Italy. In Queens the train is above ground and if you're going into the city, as you round into Queensboro from 39th Avenue you get a beautiful view of the skyline. So sit on the right side and enjoy. Nice thing about being at the end of the line ... you always get a seat. And sometimes when the schedule's off you can make friends with the MTA employees. The guys who clean the trains are ultra friendly and one of them who works during the day from 9 to 5 I totally had a crush on. He'd always smile and wave and I swore he was somewhere near my age. Then I got up the nerve to talk to him and find out that he's 40 and has 3 daughters ... one of whom is my age. Whoops. That's a dealbreaker. But damn if he wasn't the best pick me up in the morning. Better than coffee. So for my century review, a tribute to my first and favorite train. Trains wil be trains and break down now and again or be late when you're late but the N holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for the memories. read more

I guess you are just OK.. I was late because of you a lot of times, but sometimes you are super fast! Hate how you skip stations sometimes. When you go express from Queensboro Plaza to Ditmars and I have to go out on 30th ave.. I have to admit that few times it was all my fault. Well, after night shift it's so easy to fell asleep while you're taking me home... You probably laugh at me when I wake up at Ditmars Blvd all confused, and then mad!! I still use you few times a week.. I guess our relationship status is: it's complicated! read more

Love the N train and the Q formally known as the W. The train ends and starts in Astoria, my home town "little Greece", and is about 20-25 min ride to the city. Its a quick smooth ride and the trians are always clean..... THANKS MTA!! read more

An ode to the N train: You've welcomed me into Astoria with open arms and still kept me close to the UES with your constantly running trains. I'll forgive you for being so crazy crowded during rush hour because ..well hey a lot of people live in the area so what can you do? I see you still accommodating the masses with both old and sexy new automated trains and I appreciate your tenacity.... But N train..... How can you have NOT ONE...but TWO guys in ONE car who defecated in their pants ride back and forth? Have you no decency? That was NOT gangster N train..that was very not gangster read more

I like it. Comes pretty often according to my schedule. Never waiting for too long. Also, not too many weirdos riding the train in Astoria. Probably the train with the most non-threatening looking people in it really. I've lived off most of the trains and the N is one of the best imo. read more

Dear N Train. We've been together for several years now and while we've had some really great times together (remember all those sunsets behind lower Manhattan that you've shown me on my way home from work?), there are a few things I'd like to point out with respect to your recent behavior. 1. Perhaps you should consider buying a watch. You never seem to be on time anymore. I find myself waiting on the platform at Pacific St. in the mornings for unacceptably long periods of time. I usually manage to finish my coffee before I even board, and then I'm left with nothing to sip for the rest of my commute. A coffee-less commute is a sad, sad thing. Unlike you, I actually like to be on time for my job and I'd appreciate a little help; if you'd just show up more often, that would be great. And I will admit, your failure to appear in a timely manner has caused a few instances of infidelity on my part; I've felt forced into the arms of the D Train on more than on occasion. 2. I appreciate your attempts to spruce up a bit with the R-160s (the functioning A/C is glorious, the intelligable announcements are helpful and the brighter lighting makes reading AM New York so much easier), but I wish you would've considered the placement of things to hold onto a bit better. There are simply too many places where I can get stuck standing with nothing to hold onto, except for the shoulder of another passenger. Do you know what an awkward position that is to be in? To have to just kind of lean on another commuter to avoid falling to the floor and being trampled to death? It's not pleasant. 3. I understand that you like to stop and smell the flowers and really appreciate life, but things would be so much better for everyone involved if you'd hurry up a little bit after departing Pacific St. Taking 10 minutes to get to the Manhattan Bridge is just ridiculous. I really hope that we can work things out. You are a great train in a lot of ways, but you really need to work on a few important things. Please don't force me to ride the D train regularly (there are too many SUV-like strollers on that train and the people smell funny). Sincerely, Sherri read more

the n train line that runs to ditmars blvd in astoria to end of the line in brooklyn is a riders dream as the ride from the steinway station to the east side of manhattan via the 59th st lexington ave station is less then 15 minutes . i have taken this route a few times in the past and i just happen to take it recently and it's quick and with everything going on now not to many folks are riding the trains which is a bonus . read more

The N can get really crowded at times (esp around Canal St), but it goes pretty fast, fairly clean and it's my only connection to Manhattan. You know what really sucks though? The incredibly long time it takes for the N to get from Pacific to the Manhattan Bridge. People who take the N know what I'm talking about. read more

Now this is my kind of train. I don't even mind if I get an old beat up one instead of a new R160 (which, by the way are gettin' dingier by the day!). I love the N train...it goes EVERYWHERE you need to be. It takes me to 1/2 a block from my office in like, 10 minutes...from a BOROUGH. Be jealous of me. Sure, it gets cramped and on weekends it goes on hiatus, but I'll still wait through 6 passing R trains to take it! read more

I lived in Astoria for the first couple of years after I graduated college, and no it wasn't so long ago, so I still remember what a pain in the ASS the N train is. I can't even tell you how many nights I've spent waiting damn near an hour for that God-forsaken thing to come. We're talking a 45 minute wait for it at Union Square at 10:30 PM. Hence, my assertion not long ago in one of Yelp's NYC Condom threads. If you ever want to cure your man of cum-too-quick syndrome, slip him an N Train condom. IT NEVER COMES Recently, the N train has gotten some of those nifty electrified signage thingies, and that's cute. Too bad service is still pretty bad. But it's now surpassed by one line: The W. Astoria is a great 'hood. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and whenever I go back to visit, I get a little grin on my face. Transportation-wise? Astoria is fucked. read more

Ah yes the N Train, this is definitely one of the cleaner trains in the entire system. I don't take it that often, only when I go to Astoria or a trip through midtown. Yeah I do see an extreme crowd like everything else at say 6:05 pm on a weekday evening. I think I will start taking this train a bit more often to Ditmas. read more

If you're a flasher and have the need to show your privates to strangers, odds are you use this line. Last summer there were quite a few reports of flashers on the train. The weekend service sucks because it seems like late night service is always affected. If you plan on traveling between 10am and 3pm on a weekday and you live between Astoria Blvd and Queensborough plaza, your commute is likely affected (depending on the direction you're going). Oh, and you have 23% chance of getting on board a car with a homeless person and their entire set of worldly possessions (which take up 33% of the length of the car). Fuck you, MTA. read more

Since I'm FINALLYYY here, back in this crazy motha of a place, I decided it's only fair and appropriate to yelp the "N" line as I'm evidently a dedicated rider. I actually have no real issues with this line expect when: 1. it runs express and the conductor fails to mention the switch (hehe, whoopps! did we not make an announcement?) 2. it stalls suddenly in between the last two stops prior to my stop on the Queens bound N/W line....fun....until my ipod decides to stop working...not fun.... 3. i'm waiting around forever. and ever. and ever. ohhh it's 4:30am, no wonder. my fault. Kids, this is not a theme ride by any means but it is a ride. I say Eh. read more

You guys are fools. Are you expecting world-class luxury service on a NYC train? Know what the "N" Stands for? For nagging passengers like you. I've taken this train for 15 long years and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the N train, especially with the replaced new-modern trains. - It's dirty, just like every other train - It attracts weirdos & bums, just like every other train - It smells, especially in the summertime, just like every other train - It has delays, just like every other train To justify it even more, we live in NYC and these things are expected. Go to west palm beach you pretentious naggers. There are even funny things happening. For example I was heading home and the conductor was passing by Broadway heading towards Ditmars and says, "Now at McDonalds...oh my god I meant 30th Avenue I'm so sorry about that everyone!". The whole train cracked up laughing... Good times, only on the N read more