Gates Av is an interchange station on the J train and Z train of the New York City Subway. On weekdays the first train leaves between 00:39 and 17:20 and the last between 08:38 and 25:19.
Station facts
- Lines
- J trainZ train
- J train
- Station 13 of 30, between Broad St and Jamaica Center-York College
- Z train
- Station 9 of 21, between Broad St and Jamaica Center-York College
Next stations
- J train from Kosciuszko St to Halsey St
- Z train from Myrtle Av to Chauncey St
First and last train from Gates Av
| Towards | Days | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Center-York College (J train) | Monday to Friday | 01:39 | 25:19 |
| Jamaica Center-York College (J train) | Saturday | 01:39 | 25:19 |
| Jamaica Center-York College (J train) | Sunday | 01:39 | 25:19 |
| Broad St (J train) | Monday to Friday | 00:39 | 24:20 |
| Broad St (J train) | Saturday | 00:37 | 24:19 |
| Broad St (J train) | Sunday | 00:39 | 24:19 |
| Jamaica Center-York College (Z train) | Monday to Friday | 17:20 | 18:11 |
| Broad St (Z train) | Monday to Friday | 07:47 | 08:38 |
Scheduled departures from this station. Check the operator for holidays and disruptions.
How often trains run
| Towards | 06:00 to 09:00 | 09:00 to 17:00 | 17:00 to 21:00 | after 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Center-York College (J train) | 10 min | 8 min | 9.5 min | 12 min |
| Broad St (J train) | 10 min | 8 min | 9.5 min | 12 min |
| Jamaica Center-York College (Z train) | n/a | n/a | 10 min | n/a |
| Broad St (Z train) | 10 min | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Median gap between scheduled departures on weekdays.
From Gates Av to the main stations
| To | Stops | Change at | Ride time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Times Sq-42 St | 8 | Canal St | 27 min | US$3.00 |
| Grand Central-42 St | 8 | Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall | 28 min | US$3.00 |
| 34 St-Penn Station | 10 | Fulton St | 30 min | US$3.00 |
| 34 St-Herald Sq | 7 | Canal St | 25 min | US$3.00 |
| 14 St-Union Sq | 6 | Canal St | 22 min | US$3.00 |
| Fulton St | 7 | — | 22 min | US$3.00 |
| Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr | 6 | Canal St | 29 min | US$3.00 |
| 59 St-Columbus Circle | 13 | Fulton St | 37 min | US$3.00 |
Ride time is on the trains only; walking between platforms at a change is not in the operator's data. Plan any trip.
Entrances and lifts
| Entrance arm | Lift | Escalator | Staircase |
|---|
As listed in the operator's published station data. Lift availability on the day can differ; ask station staff.
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