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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Lower East Sideby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower East Side by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to East Broadwaysubway subway F / ...
    4 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Corlears Hookferry ferry Sb
    15 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower East Sidetaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    5 min
    $12–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower East Sidewalk walk 2.4 mi
    45 min

Downtown Brooklyn to Lower East Side by subway

Calendar1189Weekly Subways
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA and Lower East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to East Broadway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Corlears Hook hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min.

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