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Bushwick to Downtown Brooklyn by subway

Quick answer: Take an Outbound L train from DeKalb Av to Broadway Junction, then take a Manhattan-bound A train from Broadway Junction to Jay St-MetroTech. The trip takes about 40 minutes door to door on a weekday (37 to 42 depending on the connection). The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.

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Bushwick to Downtown Brooklyn

Trip timeabout40min
How oftenAbout every 4 minutes (L)
  • L
  • A
  1. Walk 2 minto DeKalb Av
  2. L L trainFrom DeKalb Av, Outbound5 stops, about 8 min
  3. Change at Broadway JunctionWalk about 9 min
  4. A A trainFrom Broadway Junction, Manhattan-bound4 stops, about 13 min
  5. Get off at Jay St-MetroTech
  6. Downtown BrooklynWalk about 3 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 2 minutes from Bushwick to DeKalb Av.
  2. Take an Outbound L train from DeKalb Av to Broadway Junction. It's 5 stops, about 8 minutes.
  3. At Broadway Junction, walk about 9 minutes to Broadway Junction for the A train.
  4. Take a Manhattan-bound A train from Broadway Junction to Jay St-MetroTech. It's 4 stops, about 13 minutes.
  5. From Jay St-MetroTech, walk about 3 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn.

Other ways to go

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.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripA train in the daytime
WeekdaysRuns all night40 minAbout every 7 minutes
SaturdayRuns all night41 minAbout every 10 minutes
SundayRuns all night39 minAbout every 10 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: DeKalb Av (L platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broadway Junction (L platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broadway Junction (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jay St-MetroTech (A 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

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Bushwick to Downtown Brooklyn: common questions

How do I get from Bushwick to Downtown Brooklyn by public transit?

Take an Outbound L train from DeKalb Av to Broadway Junction, then take a Manhattan-bound A train from Broadway Junction to Jay St-MetroTech.

How long does it take?

About 40 minutes door to door on a weekday, 37 to 42 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 41 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at Broadway Junction.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 43 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.

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.

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:

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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