Bushwick to Williamsburg by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to Bedford Av. The trip takes about 14 minutes door to door on a weekday. The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Bushwick to Williamsburg
- L
- Walk 2 minto DeKalb Av
- L L trainFrom DeKalb Av, Manhattan-bound7 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Bedford Av
- WilliamsburgWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Bushwick to DeKalb Av.
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to Bedford Av. It's 7 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From Bedford Av, walk about 2 minutes to Williamsburg.
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 | L train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 14 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 15 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 14 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 16 minutes, and the L train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Lorimer St. The next stop is Bedford Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: DeKalb Av (L platform) is not 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.
Bushwick to Williamsburg: common questions
How do I get from Bushwick to Williamsburg by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound L train from DeKalb Av to Bedford Av.
How long does it take?
About 14 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 15 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The L train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 16 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.
Related routes
- Bushwick to JFK Airport
- Bushwick to LaGuardia Airport
- Bushwick 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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