What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Downtown Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at Atlantic Av/4 Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct ferry between New York and Downtown Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between New York and Downtown Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Jay St-MetroTech. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from New York to Downtown Brooklyn?

The distance between New York and Downtown Brooklyn is 4 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Downtown Brooklyn without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn?

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to Downtown Brooklyn bus from?

New York to Downtown Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the New York to Downtown Brooklyn train from?

New York to Downtown Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where does the New York to Downtown Brooklyn bus arrive?

New York to Downtown Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Atlantic Av/4 Av station.

Where does the New York to Downtown Brooklyn train arrive?

New York to Downtown Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jay St-MetroTech station.

Where can I stay near Downtown Brooklyn?

There are 3806+ hotels available in Downtown Brooklyn.

New York to Downtown Brooklyn - 5 ways to travel via subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Downtown Brooklyn by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTechsubway C / ...
13 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry Sb
28 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
30 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Downtown Brooklyntaxi 3 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York to Downtown Brooklynwalk 3 mi
57 min

New York to Downtown Brooklyn by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 28 min.

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