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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Bridgeby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Bridge by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to York Stsubway subway F / ...
    31 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferryferry ferry Er
    49 min
    $5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Bayard Stbus bus M103
    1h 5m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Bridgetaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    12 min
    $27–33

  5. Line 4 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hallsubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cadman Plaza West/Remsen St to Front St/Dock Stbus bus B25
    37 min
    $6–11

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Bridgewalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn Bridge by foot and subway

Calendar1189Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to York St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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