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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Union Squareby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Union Square by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 4 / ...
    14 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Union Squaretaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    9 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Brooklyn Heights to Union Squarewalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

Brooklyn Heights to Union Square by subway

Calendar1807Weekly Subways
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 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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