46th Street

46th Street sits beneath Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside/Woodside, one stop along the E, F, M and R corridor that carries commuters between central Queens and Manhattan. It is a busy local interchange point, with the four services giving riders flexible options for both express and local trips into the city.

The surrounding streets are a working residential mix, part of the broader Sunnyside and Woodside area known for its diversity and dense concentration of small, affordable restaurants representing communities from across the world.

Station Overview

46th Street opened in 1933 on the IND Queens Boulevard Line and sits in Zone 1, in the Sunnyside/Woodside section of Queens. It is served by the E, F, M and R trains. The station is accessible, with facilities including toilets and passenger information.

Lines and Connectivity

46th Street connects to Manhattan via the E and F trains, which run beneath Queens Boulevard into Midtown, while the M and R trains add further local options. This makes it a flexible station for reaching either Midtown or other points along the Queens Boulevard corridor.

Station Layout and Structure

The station is underground, with island platforms beneath Queens Boulevard designed to handle both express and local services on the same tracks.

Accessibility

46th Street is an accessible station, with elevators providing step-free access between the street and the platforms.

Travel Tips

• Check whether an express E or F further along would be faster than the local M or R.
• The surrounding Sunnyside/Woodside streets have an excellent range of affordable, diverse dining.
• This is a genuine local transfer point, so expect steady use throughout the day.

Nearby Attractions

Sunnyside/Woodside - the surrounding neighbourhood, known for its diverse communities and strong local food scene.

Queens Boulevard - the avenue above the station, a major commercial corridor through central Queens.

Windmuller Park - a short walk away, a neighbourhood park popular with local families.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Trains at 46th Street run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with less frequent overnight service. Weekday rush hours bring the heaviest commuter traffic as residents head into Manhattan for work.