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How to get fromManhattan to Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Church Avsubway subway 5
    40 min
    $3

  2. Drive  11.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Brooklyncar car 11.1 mi
    25 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    2. Take the bus from Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av to Flatbush Av/Church Avbus bus B41
    1h 24m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Brooklyntaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    25 min
    $50–65

Manhattan to Brooklyn by subway

Calendar565Weekly Subways
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Church Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/73rd to Flatbush Av/Church Av via Atlantic Av/4 Av and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av in around 1h 24m.

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