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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Union Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Union Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 4 / ...
    14 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    30 min

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Union Squaretaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    9 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Downtown Brooklyn to Union Squarewalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 2m

Downtown Brooklyn to Union Square by subway

Calendar1807Weekly Subways
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 30 min.

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