MTA Subway - Atlantic Ave/Barclays Center (B/D/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5)
Metro Station
Brooklyn
"Best way to connect and transfer to your next destination in the city."(5 Tips)
"This Station Has Good Cell Phone Signal On The 2,3,4 & 5 Platforms"(2 Tips)
"Lots of train lines to transfer to/from"(2 Tips)
"Good cell phone signal on 2,3,4,5 platforms and a Main Square too"(7 Tips)
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Untapped CitiesJuly 27, 2012Don't miss George Trakas' Subway art, Hook, Line and Sinker, a steel sailboat floating above the sea of busy commuters. Read more
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The transit hub of Brooklyn. It's no Grand Central; it's grimy like old Brooklyn should be.Upvote37Downvote
Marc MayerApril 12, 2018Just remember: when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, people are peddling their religions here in this snake pit that is proof that god does not exist. The 3 train isn’t running. Again.Upvote38Downvote1
nycHealthyAugust 22, 2012Making NYC Your Gym is as easy as getting off the subway a stop early. Get off at Atlantic Ave. and walk the rest of the way to work/home/school. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9JUpvote11Downvote
There's a shortcut at the back of the 2-5 train platform to the B/Q platform if you're manhattan bound.Upvote11Downvote
Will WeaverMay 3, 2014If you're looking to take the (R) anywhere, be prepared to walk. A lot.Upvote8Downvote
Michelle CJanuary 21, 2017This station has elevators but can still be challenging to navigate due to its sheer size and number of platforms. Be prepared to take multiple slow elevators to your train.Upvote5Downvote
Ricky SherrillMarch 8, 2017Your cell phone will pop to life here. Very good cell signals.Upvote4Downvote- nycHealthyAugust 20, 2012Making NYC Your Gym is as easy as getting off the subway a stop early. Get off at Atlantic Ave. and walk the rest of the way to work/home. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9JUpvote2Downvote
- DevontaJanuary 6, 2019Best way to connect and transfer to your next destination in the city.Upvote2Downvote
The big transfer station including the Long Island Railroad.Upvote2Downvote- Good cell phone signal on 2,3,4,5 platforms and a Main Square tooUpvote5Downvote
Lots of trains to transfer to/from. Always crowded here.
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Jah StuddedOctober 30, 2015Not a far walk from the C train's Lafayette station. Sometimes when its easier for me to get the C I'll go to the mall that way.Upvote1Downvote
Jason DepeauxMay 22, 2012Verizon users get a signal on the D N R platform on the end furthest from the stairs.Upvote2Downvote
StuffOnSwarm.comAugust 9, 2011(B) to Brighton Beach/(Q) to Stillwell Avenue:Next 5 Stops:+7th Ave+Prospect Park+Parkside Ave+Church Ave+Beverley RoadInfo by www.stuffon4sq.comFollow us on Twitter @stuff_on_4sqUpvoteDownvote- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 21, 2011(R) to 71st Avenue:Next 5 Stops:+DeKalb Avenue+Jay Street+Court Street+Whitehall Street-South Ferry+Rector StreetInfo byUpvoteDownvote
Get a weak phone signal by the second subway map on n/r platformUpvote1Downvote- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 21, 2011(R) to 95th Street:Next 5 Stops:+Union Street+Ninth Street+Prospect Avenue+25th Street+36th StreetInfo by
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For access to 4th Ave., follow signs to N/D/R trains.UpvoteDownvote- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 6, 2011(2) to Flatbush Ave:Next 5 Stops:+Bergen Street+Grand Army Plaza+Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum+Franklin Avenue+President StreetInfo by www.stuffon4sq.com (+ALL-TIMES) (~PART-TIME)UpvoteDownvote
- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 6, 2011(3) to New Lots:Next 5 Stops:+Bergen Street+Grand Army Plaza+Eastern Pkwy–Brooklyn Museum+Franklin Avenue+Nostrand AvenueInfo by www.stuffon4sq.comUpvoteDownvote
Great place to watch old guys pick up high school girls lolUpvote2Downvote- This Station Has Good Cell Phone Signal On The 2,3,4 & 5 PlatformsUpvote4Downvote
Can get pretty good cell phone reception on the 3 flatbush side of the tracks.Upvote2Downvote- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 6, 2011(2) to Wakefield / (3) to 148th:Next 5 Stops:+Nevins Street+Hoyt St–Fulton Mall+Borough Hall+Clark Street+Wall StreetInfo byUpvoteDownvote
The Brooklyn Hub for all the places you need to goUpvote1Downvote- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 12, 2011(4) to Woodlawn / (5) to Eastchester:Next 5 Stops:+Nevins Street+Borough Hall+Bowling Green+Wall Street+Fulton StreetInfo byUpvoteDownvote
- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 12, 2011(5) to Flatbush:Next 5 Stops:+Franklin Avenue+President Street+Sterling Street+Winthrop Street+Church AvenueInfo byUpvoteDownvote
The one with the most service down here is king.UpvoteDownvote
- StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 7, 2011(4) to Utica:Next 5 Stops:+Franklin Avenue+Utica Avenue (LAST STOP)Info byUpvoteDownvote1
Ricardo Daniel LOAugust 21, 2017Excelente opción para hacer cambio de línea. Muchas tiendas y restaurantes en este punto.UpvoteDownvote
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MTA Subway - Atlantic Ave/Barclays Center (B/D/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5)
Flatbush Ave (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11217
United States
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(718) 330-1234
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