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How to get fromUpper East Side to Brooklyn Bridgeby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Upper East Side to Brooklyn Bridge by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Fulton Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper East Side to Brooklyn Bridgecar car 7.4 mi
    17 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Pike St/Madison Stbus bus M15
    57 min
    $17–25

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    58 min
    $20–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Brooklyn Bridgetaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

  6. Bus via Madison St/Oliver St

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Madison St/Oliver Stbus bus M15 / ...
    1h 21m
    $3–8

Upper East Side to Brooklyn Bridge by subway and foot

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.2 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Fulton St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Pike St/Madison St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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