What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct bus from 72nd Street to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Broadway/73rd and arriving at Flatbush Av/Church Av via Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/59th Street and arriving at Church Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from 72nd Street to Brooklyn?

The distance between 72nd Street and Brooklyn is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from 72nd Street to Brooklyn without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 53 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn?

The line 5 subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Av takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Brooklyn bus from?

72nd Street to Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Broadway/73rd station.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Brooklyn train from?

72nd Street to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Brooklyn bus arrive?

72nd Street to Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Atlantic Av/4 Av station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Brooklyn train arrive?

72nd Street to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Church Av station.

Can I drive from 72nd Street to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between 72nd Street to Brooklyn is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from 72nd Street to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3434+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

72nd Street to Brooklyn - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway, bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from 72nd Street to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Avsubway 5
53 min
$3
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 72nd Street to Brooklyncar 10 mi
22 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
2. Take the bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Church Avbus B41
1h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street to Brooklyntaxi 10 mi
22 min
$45–60

72nd Street to Brooklyn by foot and subway

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between 72nd Street, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 72nd Street to Flatbush Av/Church Av via Broadway/73rd, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av in around 1h 44m.

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