Williamsburg to Astoria by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown N or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 30 Av. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday (46 to 50 depending on the connection). The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Williamsburg to Astoria
- L
- N / W
- Walk 2 minto Bedford Av
- L L trainFrom Bedford Av, Manhattan-bound3 stops, about 6 min
- Change at 14 St-Union SqWalk about 10 min
- N / W N or W trainFrom 14 St-Union Sq, uptown11 stops, about 28 min
- Get off at 30 Av
- Astoria
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Williamsburg to Bedford Av.
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
- At 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 10 minutes to 14 St-Union Sq for the N or W train.
- Take an uptown N or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 30 Av. It's 11 stops, about 28 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown 4 or 5 train from 14 St-Union Sq to 59 St, then take a Queens-bound N or W train from Lexington Av/59 St to 30 Av: about 45 minutes.
- Take the B62 bus from Bedford Av/N 8 St to 30 Av/21 St: about 46 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 | N or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 48 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 49 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 35 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The N and W trains all stop at both 14 St-Union Sq and 30 Av.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Broadway. The next stop is 30 Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Bedford Av (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (N platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 30 Av (N 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.
Williamsburg to Astoria: common questions
How do I get from Williamsburg to Astoria by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown N or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 30 Av.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday, 46 to 50 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 47 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 14 St-Union Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 35 minutes, and the N or W train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W 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
- Astoria to Williamsburg
- Williamsburg to JFK Airport
- Williamsburg to LaGuardia Airport
- Williamsburg to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Astoria
- LaGuardia Airport to Astoria
- Penn Station to Astoria
- 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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