Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bedford-Stuyvesant by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown A or C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, then take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Bedford-Nostrand Avs. The trip takes about 41 minutes door to door on a weekday (37 to 43 depending on the connection). The A or C train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bedford-Stuyvesant
- A / C
- G
- A / C A or C trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, downtown11 stops, about 22 min
- Change at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts
- G G trainFrom Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, Westbound4 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Bedford-Nostrand Avs
- Bedford-StuyvesantWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown A or C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. It's 11 stops, about 22 minutes.
- Take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Bedford-Nostrand Avs. It's 4 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From Bedford-Nostrand Avs, walk about 2 minutes to Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Court Sq-23 St, then take a Brooklyn-bound G train from Court Sq to Bedford-Nostrand Avs: about 43 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 | A or C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 41 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 42 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 39 min | About every 5 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 47 minutes, and the A or C train comes about every 20 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
- Take the first train that comes. The A and C trains all stop at both 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Classon Av. The next stop is Bedford-Nostrand Avs. 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; Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (C platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (G platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Bedford-Nostrand Avs (G 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bedford-Stuyvesant by public transit?
Take a downtown A or C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, then take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
How long does it take?
About 41 minutes door to door on a weekday, 37 to 43 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 42 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 47 minutes, and the A or C train comes about every 20 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.
Related routes
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Penn Station to Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Grand Central Terminal to Bedford-Stuyvesant
- 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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