Subway to Lincoln Center: 1/2/3 vs. A/C/E Lines from Times Square

Quick Answer

No, the 1/2/3 (Seventh Avenue) line does NOT stop at Lincoln Center. The A/C/E (Eighth Avenue) line stops at 59th Street–Columbus Circle, a ~10-minute walk to Lincoln Center.

Detailed Directions

Option A: Take the A/C/E (Recommended)

1. From Times Square–42nd Street, board downtown A, C, or E train
2. Ride 3 stops to 59th Street–Columbus Circle
3. Exit toward Broadway/Columbus Circle
4. Walk north ~3 blocks (0.4 mi, 8-10 min) to Lincoln Center Plaza

Option B: Take the 1 (Local Only)

1. From Times Square–42nd Street, board downtown 1 train
2. Ride to 66th Street–Lincoln Center (4 stops)
3. Exit directly at Lincoln Center

Note: 2/3 express trains skip 66th Street.

Comparison

Pro Tips

• Weekends/late nights: Check service changes—1 train may run express or be rerouted
• Accessibility: 59th St–Columbus Circle has elevators; 66th St has elevator access
• Metropolitan Opera / David Geffen Hall / Juilliard all cluster at Lincoln Center Plaza