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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Manhattanby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Clark St to 72 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    21 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattancar car 7.5 mi
    18 min
    $2

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    24 min
    $5

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tillary St/Jay St to 27 Av/2 Stbus bus B62
    1h 13m
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattantaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan by subway

Calendar1909Weekly Subways
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Heights, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Clark St to 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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