What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Av/Navy St and arriving at 27 Av/2 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jay St-MetroTech and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan?

The distance between Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan without a car is to ferry which takes 24 min and costs $5.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan?

The ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Street takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan bus from?

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Park Av/Navy St station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan train from?

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jay St-MetroTech station.

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan bus arrive?

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 27 Av/2 St station.

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan train arrive?

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Can I drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3495+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via ferry, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Streetferry Sb
24 min
$5
Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattancar 7.4 mi
18 min
$2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
28 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Av/Navy St to 27 Av/2 Stbus B62
1h 5m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattantaxi 7.4 mi
18 min
$35–45

Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan by ferry

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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