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How to get fromBrooklyn to The Cloistersby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to The Cloisters by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Nostrand Av to Dyckman Stsubway subway A
    57 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus bus
    2h 2m

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to The Cloisterstaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    33 min
    $80–100

  4. Drive  17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to The Cloisterscar car 17.6 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 2 subway, subway

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Hoyt Stsubway subway 2
    2. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Dyckman Stsubway subway A
    1h 15m
    $6

Brooklyn to The Cloisters by subway and foot

Calendar1086Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Nostrand Av to Dyckman St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to The Cloisters via Union Square - 17th St & Broadway, 86th Street & Lexington Avenue, 3 Av/E 85 St, and Dyckman St/Sherman Av in around 2h 2m.

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