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How to get fromHarlem to Downtown Brooklynby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 125 St to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    34 min
    $3
  2. Drive  9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harlem to Downtown Brooklyncar car 9.3 mi
    21 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jay St/Tillary Stbus bus B62
    1h 12m
    $3–8
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sg / ...
    1h 17m
    $10
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

Harlem to Downtown Brooklyn by subway

Calendar1909Weekly Subways
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Borough Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jay St/Tillary St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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