Port Authority Bus Terminal to BAM, Brooklyn Academy of Music by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lafayette Av. The trip takes about 36 minutes door to door on a weekday. The C train comes about every 9 minutes during the day. The C train doesn't run from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lafayette Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to BAM, Brooklyn Academy of Music
- C
- C C trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, downtown12 stops, about 24 min
- Get off at Lafayette Av
- BAM, Brooklyn Academy of MusicWalk about 8 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lafayette Av. It's 12 stops, about 24 minutes.
- From Lafayette Av, walk about 8 minutes to BAM, Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts: about 36 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 | C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 36 min | About every 9 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 35 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 34 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 39 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. The next stop is Lafayette Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (C platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Lafayette Av (C platform) is not 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.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to BAM, Brooklyn Academy of Music: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to BAM, Brooklyn Academy of Music by public transit?
Take a downtown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lafayette Av.
How long does it take?
About 36 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 35 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The C 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 39 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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.
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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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