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How to get fromBrooklyn to New York City Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to New York City Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Parkside Av to 57 St-7 Avsubway subway Q
    34 min
    $3
  2. Drive 9.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to New York City Centercar car 9.5 mi
    21 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av/E 54 Stbus bus Bm2
    1h 9m
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to New York City Centertaxi taxi 9.5 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

Brooklyn to New York City Center by subway and foot

Calendar1057Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Parkside Av to 57 St-7 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av/E 54 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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