Broadway

Broadway station on the G train sits at the border of Williamsburg and Bushwick, right where the elevated J/M/Z tracks cross above Broadway itself, a genuine only-in-New-York overlap of two separate subway lines sharing the same street name. This is the G train's own Broadway stop, easy to confuse with the many other Broadway-named stations across the system, but distinct in that only the G, the system's sole line that never enters Manhattan, calls here.

The surrounding blocks mix auto body shops and industrial warehouses with the newer wave of galleries, bars and coffee shops that have moved into Bushwick and Williamsburg over the past decade. It is not a polished station, but its location under the elevated tracks and near the Broadway Triangle gives it a distinct, unmistakably outer-borough character.

Station Overview

Broadway opened in 1937 and lies in Zone 1 on the Brooklyn-Queens border area between Williamsburg and Bushwick. Only the G train serves this station, the only line in the entire system that runs exclusively within Brooklyn and Queens without ever touching Manhattan. The station is accessible, with toilets and an information point among the facilities.

Lines and Connectivity

The G train runs between Court Square in Long Island City, Queens, and Church Avenue in Brooklyn, threading through Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bushwick and Park Slope along the way. From Broadway, it is a short ride to Metropolitan Avenue-Lorimer Street for a transfer to the L train, or to Court Square for connections to the 7, E and M trains in Queens.

Station Layout and Structure

Broadway is an elevated station, with platforms above street level and stairs leading down to the sidewalk beneath the Broadway elevated structure shared with the J, M and Z lines nearby. Despite sitting close to that elevated Broadway line, the G station itself is a separate stop with no direct transfer.

Accessibility

Broadway is listed as an accessible station, with elevators connecting the street to the platform level. Check the MTA's real-time elevator status before travelling, since the G train's stations are sometimes affected by shorter, single-car-length platforms and older infrastructure.

Travel Tips

• Do not confuse this Broadway G stop with the Broadway station on the N/W line in Queens, they are different stations entirely.
• The G train runs shorter trains than most other lines, so stand near the marked boarding areas on the platform.
• For a transfer to the J, M or Z trains, walk to the Flushing Avenue or Myrtle Avenue-Broadway stations rather than expecting a direct connection here.
• This part of Bushwick has a growing gallery and bar scene, worth an evening visit if you are exploring beyond the station itself.

Nearby Attractions

Broadway Triangle - a few minutes on foot. A historic, dense intersection area at the meeting point of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Bushwick gallery scene - 10 to 15 minutes on foot. Studio spaces and small galleries have spread through the neighbourhood's warehouse buildings in recent years.

Williamsburg - a short walk or one G stop northwest, with its dense concentration of restaurants, vintage shops and waterfront parks.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

The G runs 24 hours a day, though service on this line tends to be less frequent than on Manhattan-bound lines, especially late at night and on weekends when the MTA sometimes runs shortened service patterns. Plan a little extra waiting time here compared to busier interchange stations, particularly outside of weekday rush hours.