What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct ferry between Downtown Brooklyn and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Brooklyn and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jay St-MetroTech and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square?

The distance between Downtown Brooklyn and Times Square is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square?

The subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square train from?

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

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square train arrive?

Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3762+ hotels available in Times Square.

Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, ferry

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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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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway C / ...
20 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
1h 1m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Squaretaxi 5.3 mi
12 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the walk from Downtown Brooklyn to Times Squarewalk 4.7 mi
1h 31m

Downtown Brooklyn to Times Square by subway

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

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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