There are 4 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 2 subway
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to Church Avsubway 2 / ...
1h 41m$3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 27 Stbus BxM11
- Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
2h 8mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyntaxi 16.5 mi
33 min$65–80Drive 16.5 mi
- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyncar 16.5 mi
33 min$3–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at Atlantic Av/4 Av via Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at Church Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Brooklyn is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 1h 41m and costs $3.
The line 2 subway from Bronx Park East to Church Av takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 27 St station.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to Church Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bronx Zoo to Atlantic Av/4 Av via Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd, 5 Av/W 27 St, and Union Square - 17th St & Broadway in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bronx Park East to Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 27 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- (855) 388-1488
- [email protected]
- Website
- ovrride.com
Bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://ovrride.com
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Church Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn is 17 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn.
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