Williamsburg to Flatiron District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq. The trip takes about 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Williamsburg to Flatiron District
- L
- Walk 2 minto Bedford Av
- L L trainFrom Bedford Av, Manhattan-bound3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 14 St-Union Sq
- Flatiron DistrictWalk about 15 min
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.
- From 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 15 minutes to Flatiron District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq, then take an uptown R or W train from 14 St-Union Sq to 23 St: about 25 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 | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 23 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 23 minutes, and the L train comes about every 20 minutes.
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. 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 Flatiron District: common questions
How do I get from Williamsburg to Flatiron District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 14 St-Union Sq.
How long does it take?
About 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 23 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The L 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 23 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
- Williamsburg to JFK Airport
- Williamsburg to LaGuardia Airport
- Williamsburg to Midtown Manhattan
- Greenpoint to Flatiron District
- Bushwick to Flatiron District
- Park Slope to Flatiron District
- 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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