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How to get fromTimes Square to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 8 Avsubway subway N / ...
    40 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyncar car 9.9 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to Shore Rd/72 Stbus bus X27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/71 St to 60 St/7 Avbus bus B9
    1h 17m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyntaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

Times Square to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyn by subway and foot

Calendar931Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyn, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 8 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to 8th Ave/55th St - Brooklyn via Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/7 Av in around 1h 17m.

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