Jackson Heights to Williamsburg by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from 82 St-Jackson Hts to 74 St-Broadway, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 6 Av to Bedford Av. The trip takes about 52 minutes door to door on a weekday (49 to 55 depending on the connection). The 7 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Jackson Heights to Williamsburg
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- F
- L
- Walk 2 minto 82 St-Jackson Hts
- 7 7 trainFrom 82 St-Jackson Hts, Manhattan-bound1 stop, about 2 min
- Change at 74 St-BroadwayWalk about 5 min
- F F trainFrom Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Manhattan-bound9 stops, about 20 min
- Change at 14 StWalk about 6 min
- L L trainFrom 6 Av, Brooklyn-bound4 stops, about 8 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 Jackson Heights to 82 St-Jackson Hts.
- Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from 82 St-Jackson Hts to 74 St-Broadway. It's 1 stop, about 2 minutes.
- At 74 St-Broadway, walk about 5 minutes to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av for the F train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St. It's 9 stops, about 20 minutes.
- At 14 St, walk about 6 minutes to 6 Av for the L train.
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 6 Av to Bedford Av. It's 4 stops, about 8 minutes.
- From Bedford Av, walk about 2 minutes to Williamsburg.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from 82 St-Jackson Hts to Court Sq, then take the B62 bus from 21 St/44 Dr to Driggs Av/N 7 St: about 50 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from 82 St-Jackson Hts to Court Sq, then take a Brooklyn-bound G train from Court Sq to Metropolitan Av, then take a Manhattan-bound L train from Lorimer St to Bedford Av: about 50 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 | F train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 51 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 52 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 52 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 49 minutes, and the F train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 1 Av. 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: 82 St-Jackson Hts (7 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (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.
Jackson Heights to Williamsburg: common questions
How do I get from Jackson Heights to Williamsburg by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound 7 train from 82 St-Jackson Hts to 74 St-Broadway, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 6 Av to Bedford Av.
How long does it take?
About 52 minutes door to door on a weekday, 49 to 55 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 52 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at 74 St-Broadway and 14 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 49 minutes, and the F 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
- Jackson Heights to JFK Airport
- Jackson Heights to LaGuardia Airport
- Jackson Heights 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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