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How to get fromTimes Square to Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn)by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Eighth Avenue (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 / ...
    37 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn)car car 10.1 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/8 Avbus bus B9
    1h 15m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn)taxi taxi 10.1 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

Times Square to Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn) by subway and foot

Calendar931Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.2 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Eighth Avenue (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 Eighth Avenue (Brooklyn) via Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/8 Av in around 1h 15m.

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