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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminalby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminal by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    19 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry ferry Er
    41 min
    $5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    11 min
    $22–27
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 27m

Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminal by subway and foot

Calendar1807Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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