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How to get fromBrooklyn Bridge to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brooklyn Bridge to Upper East Side by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn Bridge to Upper East Sidecar car 7.6 mi
    17 min
    $2

  3. Bus via Pearl St/Beekman St

    1. Take the bus from Pearl St/Beekman St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M15-Sbs
    1h 14m
    $3–8

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry ferry Er
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry ferry As / ...
    1h 16m
    $10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Bridge to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

  6. Bus, line 4 subway

    1. Take the bus from Front St/York St to Adams St/Brooklyn Supreme Courtbus bus B25
    2. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    40 min
    $6–10

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pike St/South St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M15
    1h 36m
    $3–8

Brooklyn Bridge to Upper East Side by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.2 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to 86th Street every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Pearl St/Beekman St to 1 Av/E 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 43 min.

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