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Bushwick to Midtown Manhattan by subway

Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to 6 Av, then take an uptown F or M train from 14 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 39 minutes door to door on a weekday. 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 Midtown Manhattan

Trip timeabout39min
How oftenAbout every 4 minutes (L)
  • L
  • F / M
  1. Walk 2 minto DeKalb Av
  2. L L trainFrom DeKalb Av, Manhattan-bound11 stops, about 18 min
  3. Change at 6 AvWalk about 6 min
  4. F / M F or M trainFrom 14 St, uptown4 stops, about 7 min
  5. Get off at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  6. Midtown ManhattanWalk about 2 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 a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to 6 Av. It's 11 stops, about 18 minutes.
  3. At 6 Av, walk about 6 minutes to 14 St for the F or M train.
  4. Take an uptown F or M train from 14 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 4 stops, about 7 minutes.
  5. From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 2 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.

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 tripL train in the daytime
WeekdaysRuns all night38 minAbout every 4 minutes
SaturdayRuns all night38 minAbout every 4 minutes
SundayRuns all night40 minAbout every 4 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the L 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; 14 St/6 Av (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (M platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (M 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 Midtown Manhattan: common questions

How do I get from Bushwick to Midtown Manhattan by public transit?

Take a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to 6 Av, then take an uptown F or M train from 14 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

How long does it take?

About 39 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 38 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at 6 Av.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the L 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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