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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Times Squareby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square 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 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway C / ...
    20 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry ferry Sg
    1h 1m
    $5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Squaretaxi taxi 5.3 mi
    12 min
    $24–29
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Squarewalk walk 4.7 mi
    1h 31m

Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square by subway

Calendar1812Weekly Subways
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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