What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn Bridge and 79th Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street. However, there are services departing from Lafayette St/East Houston St and arriving at Madison Av/E 79 St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct ferry between Brooklyn Bridge and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Wall St/Pier 11 and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn Bridge and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from High St and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street?

The distance between Brooklyn Bridge and 79th Street is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street?

The subway from High St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street bus from?

Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lafayette St/East Houston St station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street train from?

Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from High St station.

Where does the Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street bus arrive?

Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street train arrive?

Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3861+ hotels available in 79th Street.

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from High St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
45 min
$3
Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Streetcar 6.8 mi
17 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/East Houston St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus M1
1h 13m
$6–11
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 90th Stferry As / ...
2h 2m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Streettaxi 6.8 mi
17 min
$30–40

Brooklyn Bridge to 79th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from High St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/East Houston St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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