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How to get fromBrooklyn to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Prospect Park to 86 Stsubway subway B
    37 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Broadway/73rdbus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    1h

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    24 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Upper West Sidecar car 11.4 mi
    24 min
    $3

Brooklyn to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.9 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Prospect Park to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Broadway/73rd on demand, and the journey takes 1h.

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