What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Downtown Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flatbush Av/Empire Blvd and arriving at Livingston St/Hoyt St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Downtown Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Church Av and arriving at Borough Hall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn?

The distance between Brooklyn and Downtown Brooklyn is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn?

The bus from Flatbush Av/Empire Blvd to Livingston St/Hoyt St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn bus from?

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Flatbush Av/Empire Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn train from?

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Livingston St/Hoyt St station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn train arrive?

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Borough Hall station.

Where can I stay near Downtown Brooklyn?

There are 3903+ hotels available in Downtown Brooklyn.

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn - 4 ways to travel via bus, and line 2 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Flatbush Av/Empire Blvd to Livingston St/Hoyt Stbus B41
19 min
$3–8
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Borough Hallsubway 2 / ...
20 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyntaxi 4.1 mi
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklynwalk 4 mi
1h 16m

Brooklyn to Downtown Brooklyn by bus

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Flatbush Av/Empire Blvd to Livingston St/Hoyt St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Church Av to Borough Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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