96th Street station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) facts for kids

96th Street is a busy subway station in New York City. It's part of the IRT Lexington Avenue Line, which is one of the many subway lines that help people travel around the city. You can find this station in Manhattan, right where 96th Street meets Lexington Avenue. It's located near the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, and East Harlem neighborhoods.

This station is an important stop for many people. The local <6> train stops here all the time, every day of the week. During busy times, like rush hour, the express <6> train also stops here in the direction most people are traveling. If you're traveling late at night, the <4> train will stop at 96th Street.

After leaving 96th Street, the next stations you'll reach are 103rd Street if you're heading uptown, and 86th Street if you're heading downtown.

Station Pictures

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  A view of the station in March 1918, before it officially opened to the public.

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  A close-up of the station's name spelled out in colorful mosaic tiles.

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  A detailed look at the decorative mosaic frieze, a beautiful art piece in the station.

More Information

In Spanish: Calle 96 (línea de la Avenida Lexington) para niños