Williamsburg to Hudson Yards by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 8 Av, then take the M11 bus from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St. The trip takes about 36 minutes door to door on a weekday (31 to 39 depending on the connection). The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The M11 bus runs only a few times from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Williamsburg to Hudson Yards
- L
- M11
- Walk 2 minto Bedford Av
- L L trainFrom Bedford Av, Manhattan-bound5 stops, about 9 min
- Change at 8 AvWalk about 7 min
- M11 M11 busFrom W 14 St/9 Av8 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at 10 Av/W 30 St
- Hudson YardsWalk about 2 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 8 Av. It's 5 stops, about 9 minutes.
- At 8 Av, walk about 7 minutes to W 14 St/9 Av for the M11 bus.
- Take the M11 bus from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St. It's 8 stops, about 11 minutes.
- From 10 Av/W 30 St, walk about 2 minutes to Hudson Yards.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 8 Av, then take the M20 bus from 8 Av/W 14 St to 8 Av/W 31 St: about 37 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 8 Av, then take an uptown A, C or E train from 14 St to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/8 Av to W 34 St/Dyer Av: about 37 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 | M11 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 37 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 36 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 42 minutes. The M11 bus runs only a few times from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 10 Av/W 27 St. The next stop is 10 Av/W 30 St. 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/8 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.
Williamsburg to Hudson Yards: common questions
How do I get from Williamsburg to Hudson Yards by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound L train from Bedford Av to 8 Av, then take the M11 bus from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St.
How long does it take?
About 36 minutes door to door on a weekday, 31 to 39 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 8 Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 42 minutes. The M11 bus runs only a few times from W 14 St/9 Av to 10 Av/W 30 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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 Hudson Yards
- Bushwick to Hudson Yards
- Park Slope to Hudson Yards
- 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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