West 4th Street Station facts for kids

The West 4th Street Washington Square station is a very busy subway stop in New York City. It is located in Greenwich Village, a lively neighborhood in Manhattan. This station is special because many different subway lines meet here. It helps thousands of people travel around the city every day.

West 4th Street Washington Square Station

This important subway station is found at the corner of West 4th Street and Sixth Avenue. This avenue is also known as Avenue of the Americas. It is right below the famous Washington Square Park.

What makes this station special?

The West 4th Street station is an express station. This means that some trains do not stop at every station. They skip some stops to travel faster. It is also a transfer stop. This means you can switch between different subway lines here. This makes it easy to get to many parts of the city.

Which trains stop here?

Many subway lines use this station. You can catch the A, C, E, B, D, F, and M trains here. During busy travel times, like rush hour, the F train also runs in the busiest direction.

Getting around the station

The station has two main entrances. These entrances help people get in and out of the subway system. Once inside, you can find your way to the different train lines.

What's nearby?

Right above the station is Washington Square Park. This is a well-known park in New York City. It is a great place for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Next stops on the line

If you are traveling on the IND Sixth Avenue Line from this station, your next stops could be 14th Street or Broadway-Lafayette Street. If you are on the IND Eighth Avenue Line, the next stops are 14th Street or Spring Street.

Images for kids

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  A view of the West 4th Street subway station.