What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avenue H / E 32 St and arriving at East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Church Av and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn to 72nd Street?

The distance between Brooklyn and 72nd Street is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to 72nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 52 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street?

The line 5 subway from Church Av to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to 72nd Street bus from?

Brooklyn to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue H / E 32 St station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to 72nd Street train from?

Brooklyn to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to 72nd Street bus arrive?

Brooklyn to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.

Where does the Brooklyn to 72nd Street train arrive?

Brooklyn to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to 72nd Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to 72nd Street is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Brooklyn to 72nd Street.

Where can I stay near 72nd Street?

There are 3711+ hotels available in 72nd Street.

Brooklyn to 72nd Street - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway, bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to 72nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 5
52 min
$3
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to 72nd Streetcar 10 mi
23 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenuebus Bm2
1h 26m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to 72nd Streettaxi 10 mi
23 min
$40–50

Brooklyn to 72nd Street by subway and foot

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52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Church Av to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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