About 28th Street
This 28th Street station sits under Seventh Avenue in Chelsea, one stop north of the 23rd Street local and a natural jumping-off point for the western edge of the neighbourhood. Only the 1 train stops here, and the entrance opens onto a quiet residential stretch of Seventh Avenue lined with brownstones and small shopfronts.
It is a station built for locals rather than tourists, though anyone staying near the Fashion Institute of Technology or the Chelsea gallery blocks will find it a convenient base. The pace above ground is calmer than Midtown, with a mix of longtime residents, students and young professionals filling the sidewalks.
Station Overview
The 28th Street station on Seventh Avenue opened in 1918 and is served by the 1 train. It sits in nominal Zone 1, though fares across the New York subway are flat regardless of distance, so one OMNY tap or MetroCard swipe covers the trip. Trains run 24 hours a day, with reduced frequency overnight.
Lines and Connectivity
The 1 is a local train running the length of the West Side Seventh Avenue corridor. Downtown, it continues to 23rd Street, 14th Street, Christopher Street and on into Tribeca and South Ferry. Uptown, it heads to Times Square, Columbus Circle for Central Park, and further north past Columbia University into the Bronx. For the express 2 or 3, change at Times Square or 14th Street.
Station Layout and Structure
This is a compact underground local station with side platforms, one for each direction. As with older stops along this stretch, the two platforms are not always linked once you are past the fare gates, so confirm uptown or downtown before tapping in. Stairways lead up to the corners of Seventh Avenue and 28th Street.
Accessibility
This station has step-free access. Elevators connect the street level to the platforms, letting wheelchair users and anyone with a stroller or heavy luggage avoid the stairs entirely. Because elevator outages do happen from time to time, checking the MYmta app before you travel is a sensible habit.
Travel Tips
- Tap in with OMNY on your phone or a contactless card, or use a MetroCard - the fare is flat no matter how far you are going.
- For a faster trip well downtown, change to the express 2 or 3 at 14th Street or Times Square.
- The Fashion Institute of Technology campus is a short walk south and west of the station.
- Overnight service still runs but at longer intervals, so plan for extra waiting time after midnight.
Nearby Attractions
Fashion Institute of Technology - about 5 minutes on foot. The FIT campus includes a free public museum with rotating fashion and textile exhibitions.
Chelsea Gallery District - roughly 8 minutes west. Contemporary art galleries fill the blocks between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in the West 20s, most free to enter.
Madison Square Park - about 10 minutes east. A popular green space with public art and the original Shake Shack kiosk.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
The 1 train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, though overnight trains are noticeably less frequent. Weekday rush hours, roughly 8 to 9:30am and 5 to 7pm, bring the busiest crowds of West Side commuters. Midmorning and early afternoon on weekdays tend to be the quietest times to pass through.
Nearest Metro to Fashion Institute of Technology
If you are heading to Fashion Institute of Technology, 28th Street is your closest metro stop on the 1 Train. It also gives easy access to Chelsea Gallery District and Madison Square Park. Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Traveller Tips
- 1Pay with one OMNY tap or a MetroCard - the fare is flat systemwide
- 2The 1 is a local here - change at 14th Street or Times Square for the express 2 or 3
- 3Walk south and west for the Fashion Institute of Technology and Chelsea galleries
Accessibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Which train serves the 28th Street station on Seventh Avenue?
This 28th Street station is served only by the 1 train, a West Side local. For the express 2 or 3, change at 14th Street or Times Square.
Which neighbourhood is this 28th Street station in?
It sits under Seventh Avenue in Chelsea, close to the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Chelsea gallery district.
Is this 28th Street station wheelchair accessible?
Yes. This station has step-free access with elevators linking the street and the platforms. Check the MYmta app for live elevator status before travelling.
Is the 1 train local or express here?
The 1 runs as a local at 28th Street, stopping at every station along Seventh Avenue. Change at 14th Street or Times Square for the express 2 or 3.
Does this station run all night?
Yes. The New York City subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so the 1 train serves this station overnight, just less frequently than during the day.
What is a nearby landmark to this station?
The Fashion Institute of Technology is about a 5 minute walk away, and the Chelsea gallery district is a bit further west, both easily reached from the Seventh Avenue exits.