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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Plbus bus Sim1 / ...
    58 min
    $6–10

  2. Drive 14.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyncar car 14.6 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, ferry

    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 Staten Island Ferry
    1h 11m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 14.6 mi
    28 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 4 Av/86 Stbus bus S79-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to Jay St-MetroTechsubway subway R
    1h 5m
    $6–10

Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyn by bus and subway

Calendar676Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Pl every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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