What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Brooklyn is to subway which costs $3 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Brooklyn is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry and arriving at Avenue H/Flatbush Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 15 St-Prospect Park. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Brooklyn?

The distance between Long Island and Brooklyn is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Brooklyn without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Brooklyn without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Brooklyn?

The bus from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry to Avenue H/Flatbush Av takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Brooklyn bus from?

Long Island to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Brooklyn train from?

Long Island to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Long Island to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Long Island to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Avenue H/Flatbush Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Brooklyn train arrive?

Long Island to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 15 St-Prospect Park station.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3534+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

Long Island to Brooklyn - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, and line 5 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Brooklyn by bus or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry to Avenue H/Flatbush Avbus Q35
35 min
$3–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway F
36 min
$3
Line 5 subway
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Avsubway 5
51 min
$3
Subway, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway R / ...
2. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Church Avsubway 2 / ...
1h 3m
$3

Long Island to Brooklyn by bus

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Distance: 9.6 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry to Avenue H/Flatbush Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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