Brooklyn
Where the trains end and the ocean begins.
Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue is the only station in the entire system where four subway lines—the D, F, N, and Q—all terminate. Located next to the iconic amusement park and beach, it's both a major transit hub and the front door to one of New York's best-known summertime escapes.
It's both a major transit hub and the front door to one of New York's best-known summertime escapes.
Standing on History
472 stations. Untold stories.
It's covered in solar panels that power parts of the station and are built to withstand hurricane-force winds. Installed in 2004, this was one of the subway system's first moves toward green energy—designed to last, even when the weather doesn't.
This was one of the subway system's first moves toward green energy—designed to last, even when the weather doesn't.
Standing on History
472 stations. Untold stories.
In 1980, Coney Island became the very first place in New York City where riders could switch from the subway to the B36 or B74 bus without paying a second fare. thanks to years of community pressure.
This pilot program's success set the stage for today's citywide free bus–subway transfers.
Standing on History
472 stations. Untold stories.
The D, N, Q, and F trains trace the paths of four private railroads that once brought steam-powered trains to Coney Island. It was such a massive draw that each company built its own profitable line to deliver New Yorkers to the shore—even before subways existed!
It was such a massive draw that each company built its own profitable line to deliver New Yorkers to the shore—even before subways existed!
Standing on History
472 stations. Untold stories.
Every station has a different story. Where to next?
Standing on History
472 stations. Untold stories. One stop at a time.