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How to get fromUnion Square to Brooklyn Heightsby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to High Stsubway subway A / ...
    10 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    28 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Brooklyn Heightstaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    9 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Union Square to Brooklyn Heightswalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

Union Square to Brooklyn Heights by subway

Calendar1812Weekly Subways
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Brooklyn Heights, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to High St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 28 min.

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