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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Coney Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Avenue Xsubway subway F / ...
    33 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Coney Islandcar car 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Battery Pl/Greenwich St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus bus X28
    1h 1m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Coney Islandtaxi taxi 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

Downtown Brooklyn to Coney Island by subway

Calendar999Weekly Subways
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Avenue X every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Battery Pl/Greenwich St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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