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How to get fromCentral Park to Downtown Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to Downtown Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Jay St-MetroTechsubway subway C / ...
    37 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Downtown Brooklyncar car 6.2 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/West Houston Stbus bus M1
    1h 6m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 6.2 mi
    14 min
    $27–33

Central Park to Downtown Brooklyn by foot and subway

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Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Jay St-MetroTech every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/West Houston St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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