72nd Street station
72nd Street station is served by the B and C lines on the New York subway. On the B line, it sits between 81st Street – Museum of Natural History and 59th Street–Columbus Circle. It opened in 1932 and now handles roughly 2,638,577 passengers a year. It sits in Manhattan.
Key facts
- LinesBC
- DistrictManhattan
- Opened1932
- Annual ridership2,638,577
- Distance from centre≈ 10.2 km
- Coordinates40.77620, -73.97600
Position on the line
On the B line
On the C line
Map around 72nd Street
Nearest stations
- 66th Street – Lincoln Center0.6 km · 1
- 72nd Street0.6 km · 123
- 81st Street – Museum of Natural History0.7 km · CB
- 79th Street0.9 km · 1
- 59th Street–Columbus Circle1 km · 1ACBD
- 86th Street1.2 km · CB
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve 72nd Street station?
- 72nd Street is served by the B and C lines on the New York subway.
- Can you change lines at 72nd Street?
- Yes. 72nd Street is an interchange between 2 lines (B and C).
- When did 72nd Street station open?
- 72nd Street station opened in 1932.
- What are the stations either side of 72nd Street on the B line?
- On the B line, 72nd Street sits between 81st Street – Museum of Natural History and 59th Street–Columbus Circle.
- What are the stations either side of 72nd Street on the C line?
- On the C line, 72nd Street sits between 81st Street – Museum of Natural History and 59th Street–Columbus Circle.
- How busy is 72nd Street station?
- 72nd Street handles roughly 2,638,577 passengers a year.
- Where is 72nd Street station?
- 72nd Street station is in Manhattan, New York.