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How to get fromStaten Island to Brooklynby bus, subway, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island to Brooklyn by bus, subway, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Plbus bus Sim1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Bowling Green to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 19m
    $6–10

  2. Drive 13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Brooklyncar car 13.5 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, ferry, line 5 subway

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Bowling Green to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 35m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Brooklyntaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    25 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 4 Av/86 Stbus bus S79-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from 86 St/4 Av to Ocean Av/Caton Avbus bus B16
    1h 36m
    $6–15

Staten Island to Brooklyn by bus and subway

Calendar565Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Ocean Av/Caton Av via 4 Av/86 St and 86 St/4 Av in around 1h 36m.

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