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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Upper East Side by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    24 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Upper East Sidecar car 7.4 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus via Pike St/Division St

    1. Take the bus from Pike St/Division St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M15
    52 min
    $6–11

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry ferry Er
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry ferry As / ...
    1h 11m
    $10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Av/Navy St to 27 Av/2 Stbus bus B62
    1h 4m
    $3–8

Downtown Brooklyn to Upper East Side by subway

Calendar1807Weekly Subways
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Pike St/Division St to 1 Av/E 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 43 min.

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