Astoria to Williamsburg by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 14 St-Union Sq to Bedford Av. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday (45 to 49 depending on the connection). The N or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Astoria to Williamsburg
- N / W
- L
- N / W N or W trainFrom 30 Av, Manhattan-bound13 stops, about 26 min
- Change at 14 St-Union SqWalk about 10 min
- L L trainFrom 14 St-Union Sq, Brooklyn-bound3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Bedford Av
- WilliamsburgWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to 14 St-Union Sq. It's 13 stops, about 26 minutes.
- At 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 10 minutes to 14 St-Union Sq for the L train.
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 14 St-Union Sq to Bedford Av. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From Bedford Av, walk about 2 minutes to Williamsburg.
Other ways to go
- Take the B62 bus from 21 St/30 Av to Driggs Av/N 7 St: about 45 minutes.
- Take the Q18 bus from 30 Av/31 St to 30 Av/21 St, then take the B62 bus from 21 St/30 Av to Driggs Av/N 7 St: about 47 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | N or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 48 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 49 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The N and W trains all stop at both 30 Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 30 Av (W platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Bedford Av (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Astoria to Williamsburg: common questions
How do I get from Astoria to Williamsburg by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 14 St-Union Sq to Bedford Av.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday, 45 to 49 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 47 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 14 St-Union Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Williamsburg to Astoria
- Astoria to JFK Airport
- Astoria to LaGuardia Airport
- Astoria to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Williamsburg
- LaGuardia Airport to Williamsburg
- Penn Station to Williamsburg
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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