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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Downtown Brooklynby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Brooklyn by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hallsubway subway 4 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    12 min
    $23–28

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Brooklynwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 27m

Grand Central Terminal to Downtown Brooklyn by foot and subway

Calendar1807Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Borough Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 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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