Penn Station to Williamsburg by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 14 St, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 8 Av to Bedford Av. The trip takes about 32 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 1, 2 or 3 train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to Williamsburg
- 1 / 2 / 3
- L
- 1 / 2 / 3 1, 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, downtown1 stop, about 3 min
- Change at 14 StWalk about 9 min
- L L trainFrom 8 Av, Brooklyn-bound5 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Bedford Av
- WilliamsburgWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 14 St. It's 1 stop, about 3 minutes.
- At 14 St, walk about 9 minutes to 8 Av for the L train.
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 8 Av to Bedford Av. It's 5 stops, about 9 minutes.
- From Bedford Av, walk about 2 minutes to Williamsburg.
Other ways to go
- Take the M7 bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to W 14 St/7 Av, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 6 Av to Bedford Av: about 29 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 | L train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 32 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 31 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 minutes, and the L train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 1, 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and 14 St.
- 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.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/6 Av (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St/8 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.
Penn Station to Williamsburg: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Williamsburg by public transit?
Take a downtown 1, 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 14 St, then take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 8 Av to Bedford Av.
How long does it take?
About 32 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 31 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 14 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to Williamsburg
- LaGuardia Airport to Williamsburg
- Grand Central Terminal 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)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
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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