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Hop on board for a subway-themed trivia adventure through the bustling heart of New York City! This category will test your knowledge on the iconic subway system that crisscrosses beneath the Big Apple.
8 quizzes and 80 trivia questions.
1.
  Manhattan by Subway   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So, you're here for a day trip? I can show you around.
Average, 10 Qns, omar7812, Feb 26 17
Average
omar7812 gold member
294 plays
2.
  The NY City Subway    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New York City can be a very fun city, but it can be hard to navigate. The best (and easiest) way to get around is the subway system. This quiz will see how much you know about getting around NYC.
Average, 10 Qns, DianeRG, Mar 22 20
Average
DianeRG
Mar 22 20
838 plays
3.
  Metro North Trains    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Metro North train lines help commuters get around in New York and Connecticut. Try this quiz about the popular transit system.
Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Apr 04 10
Average
neon000 gold member
338 plays
4.
  On the Right Track    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Unless stated otherwise, a station "takes you somewhere" if it's less than a quarter-mile away from the destination. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, Answer170, Apr 25 13
Tough
Answer170
224 plays
5.
  NYC Subway Tracks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The New York City subway is a way to get around for some, a giant maze for others. What do you know about the track and train patterns themselves? Warning- this quiz has some historical questions.
Difficult, 10 Qns, niffweed17, Jan 23 13
Difficult
niffweed17
405 plays
6.
  New York Train Stations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New York is known as the "City That Never Sleeps." The five boroughs are served by a vast network of trains, with lines identified by letters and numbers. Get out your Metro Card and enjoy this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, neon000, Nov 27 19
Average
neon000 gold member
Nov 27 19
452 plays
7.
  Difficult New York City Subway Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Several questions on the New York City subways.
Difficult, 10 Qns, niffweed17, Apr 26 24
Difficult
niffweed17
Apr 26 24
759 plays
8.
  Take this New York City Subway Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has some easy and hard questions. I hope you enjoy it.
Difficult, 10 Qns, geoking66, Apr 03 17
Difficult
geoking66
652 plays
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New York Subway Trivia Questions
1. Once your flight lands at JFK International Airport, you do not have a lot of options in where you can go. Once you take the AirTrain to Jamaica, what train line awaits you there?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: E

Aside from a taxi, there are numerous ways to get to Manhattan. One option is going to Jamaica Station and getting the E, J, Z, or the Long Island Railroad. The other is to take the AirTrain to Howard Beach Station and get the A train.

2. This popular location in Manhattan is the nexus of the New York and Connecticut lines. What is it?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: Grand Central -- 42nd Street

The huge complex has dozens of shops and eateries. Television shows often use it as a filming locale, and concerts are sometimes held there.

3. Which stop on the D line is right under the Museum of Natural History?

From Quiz New York Train Stations

Answer: 81st Street

A fantastic collection of scientific and cultural artefacts awaits visitors to the renowned museum. The hall of dinosaurs is a perennial tourist favorite.

4. Where did the Manhattan Bridge south side subway tracks lead in Manhattan, before the Chrystie street connection in 1967?

From Quiz NYC Subway Tracks

Answer: Chambers St on the Nassau St line

The Chrystie Street Connection was a massive project completed in 1967 to allow 6 Av express trains to manhattan bridge service. Before it was completed, the north side tracks on the Manhattan Bridge ran to the Broadway express line, which is currently serviced by the south tracks. The south tracks back then ran to Chambers St on the Nassau St. line, but as this line is not used nearly as often as the 6 Av line, the tracks were changed. The current day north tracks run along the 6 Av express line.

5. What is the deepest subway station in the system?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: 191 Street

191 Street on the 1&9 is the deepest subway station at 160 feet under the surface.

6. After a leisurely ride through Queens, we can take our train all the way to the final stop in Lower Manhattan, and see a recently reconstructed marvel. Where are we?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: Chambers St - World Trade Center

One World Trade Center stands as one of the largest in the world, with a rather symbolic measurement: 1,776 feet from the top down. This building replaces half of the famous "Twin Towers" which were destroyed in 2001.

7. Seeing as you probably want to head into Manhattan, it might be convenient to take the most direct route possible. Of the four subway lines that connect to JFK Airport, which goes into Manhattan WITHOUT first entering another borough?

From Quiz On the Right Track

Answer: E

The A, J, and Z all enter Manhattan via Brooklyn. The E would probably be your best bet, making express stops in Queens and heading directly into Manhattan via 53rd Street.

8. When the Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines pass south of the New Jersey border, they move into the territory of a system with a different name. What is it?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: New Jersey Transit

Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey and Penn Station in New York are the two major hubs of this part of the system.

9. Which stop on the #5 train is closest to the federal courthouse in Manhattan?

From Quiz New York Train Stations

Answer: Bowling Green

Also within walking distance is a Native American museum, and the Wall Street district.

10. When the V train was created in 2001, how many stations did it stop at?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: 24

From 2 Avenue, Lower East Side, to 71 Av, Forest Hills.

11. Until 2009, when a new station was opened, how many cars were normally able to open their doors at South Ferry?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: Five

The station was very small, being one of the first stations ever opened in New York. Because of its size and configuration it only had room for the first 5 cars of a subway train to open its doors for passenger entering and leaving the train. Recently a new station was built and is now open (as of 2009) and now all cars can open their doors. (Thanks to Fredsixties for this update)

12. We'll stay in Lower Manhattan for a while, and go further south. Now we can go to the 1 train and go to its final stop in Manhattan. Where are we?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: South Ferry

South Ferry is home to the Staten Island Ferry, the only non-vehicular method one can take to go to Staten Island. The station, however, can only house half of a modern-day train!

13. Staying in Manhattan, you'd likely see entrances to several stations. In fact, every line in the NYC subway system has stops in Manhattan, with the exception of one. Which line does not make stops in Manhattan?

From Quiz On the Right Track

Answer: G

The G runs from Court Square in Long Island City to Church Avenue in Brooklyn without once entering Manhattan. This line is one of the less populated lines, and G trains usually consist of 5 cars instead of the usual 10 or 11.

14. We've gone south, and the only direction to go is up. But before that, let's transfer to the R and take a picture near New York City's government center. Where are we?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: City Hall

City Hall is the headquarters for the Mayor of New York City. The station itself (City Hall) on the R line has an abandoned lower level meant for express trains, but is now used for storage during storms.

15. At this stop, the Hudson Line lets out right down the block from a branch of the Dia Art Museum. What is the station?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: Beacon

The Dia Museum at Beacon displays original works by Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Dan Flavin and many other prominent modern artists.

16. How many stations are there in Central Park?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: There are no stations in Central Park

Although there are three (technically four, considering 59 St. on the BMT and IND lines to be different) stations right outside of Central Park, none are actually IN the park.

17. What is the longest New York subway ride without a transfer?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: The A from 207 Street to Far Rockaway

The A from 207 Street to Far Rockaway is 31 miles long.

18. Going back to the R, we continue going north to a place notable for its giant end-of-year party. Where in Midtown Manhattan are we?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: Times Square - 42 St

The station itself is the most used station in the entire subway. It connects to more than 10 subway lines in Manhattan. Times Square literally "drops the ball" every year with its annual New Years' Eve celebrations. The cleanup, however, isn't that fun, with all of the confetti, the balloons, the garbage...yeesh.

19. This industrial city on the New Haven Line claims to be Connecticut's most populous municipality. It hosts a minor league baseball team and a zoo. What is it?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: Bridgeport

The city is home to the Bridgeport Bluefish of minor league baseball, the P. T. Barnum Circus Museum and the only zoo in the state of Connecticut.

20. What stop on the #7 line is yours if you want to see the Mets play?

From Quiz New York Train Stations

Answer: Willets Point

It's right in front of Shea Stadium. As of the late 2000s, plans were underway to build a new baseball facility in a different section of the same grounds. The Flushing-Corona Park complex is also home to an art museum, theater and hall of science.

21. What is the only train to travel in only one borough regularly besides the Grand St. Shuttle, the Rockaway Park Shuttle, The 42 St. Shuttle, and the Franklin Av. Shuttle?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: The Staten Island railway

The Culver shuttle existed long ago, but was terminated in 1975.

22. How many stations are there on the 7 line?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: 22

The 7 has 22 stops from 34th Street-Hudson Yards (which opened in 2015) to Flushing/Main Street.

23. Crossing the borough via the 7 line, we enter a station known for its world-famous lobby and exterior. Which station are we in?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: Grand Central - 42 St

Grand Central was formerly home to the New York Central Railroad, followed by Penn Central, and Amtrak. It is now home to the Metro-North Railroad. Unlike Penn Station, this was saved from demolition thanks to public outcry and the formation of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.

24. This station on the Hudson Line is the northernmost stop on that branch which is still within the borders of New York City. What is it?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: Riverdale

Riverdale is in the Bronx. So is Spuyten Duyvil, but south of it. Ludlow and Irvington are over the border in Westchester, the county immediately north of the Bronx. Westchester is not part of New York City.

25. Which station on the #6 line is convenient to both Hunter College and the Asia Society?

From Quiz New York Train Stations

Answer: 68th Street

The Asia Society center is host to a plethora of educational and cultural exhibits. Hunter College is a prestigious institution within the CUNY system. The former is at 725 Park Avenue and 70 Street, and the latter, at 695 Park Avenue and 67th Street.

26. Between what two stations does the Brooklyn IND line connect to the Culver line?

From Quiz NYC Subway Tracks

Answer: Ditmas Av and Church Av

The Brooklyn IND originally connected to the 8 Av line from Church Av via the current day F train route in the Rutgers St. tunnel to W 4 St, where it connected to the Queens Blvd express line via the 53 St. tunnel. The Culver line originally branched off from the 5 Av El in Brooklyn at 9 Av. It was soon determined, however, that the Brooklyn IND could better serve the Culver line, so the two were connected. A shuttle serviced the two stations between 9 Av and Ditmas Av which the Brooklyn IND did not connect to until the track was torn down in the mid 1970s.

27. After the Manhattan Bridge changes involving the Manhattan Bridge in 2001, which train was created to travel down the West End Line in Brooklyn?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: The N Train

The N and Q trains travel down the Sea Beach and Brighton Lines, respectively. The Y Train never existed in 2001.

28. What is the longest gap between stations?

From Quiz New York City Subway

Answer: The A from Howard Beach to Broad Channel

There are two bridges and an island between Broad Channel and Howard Beach.

29. Going further north from 42 St, we take the 4 train to the Apollo Theater, known for its "amateur nights". Which stop are we getting off at?

From Quiz Manhattan by Subway

Answer: 125 St

Apollo Theater, in Harlem, is responsible for the rise of stars such as James Brown, the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Bill Cosby, and other superstars. It's considered one of the key areas of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s.

30. This Connecticut city, home to an Ivy League university, has two Metro North stations to call its own. What is it?

From Quiz Metro North Trains

Answer: New Haven

State Street and Union Station are the two Metro North stops in town. Yale is in New Haven. Five other major colleges also call the city home: Quinnipiac University, Southern Connecticut State University, Gateway Community College, Albertus Magnus College and the University of New Haven.

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