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How to get fromTimes Square to Downtown Brooklynby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Downtown Brooklyn by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jay St-MetroTechsubway subway F / ...
    18 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sg
    1h 4m
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $23–29

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Times Square to Downtown Brooklynwalk walk 4.7 mi
    1h 31m

Times Square to Downtown Brooklyn by subway

Calendar1189Weekly Subways
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jay St-MetroTech every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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