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How to get fromUpper West Side to Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Prospect Parksubway subway B
    36 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    1h

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Brooklyntaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    25 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Brooklyncar car 11.4 mi
    25 min
    $3

Upper West Side to Brooklyn by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.9 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Prospect Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Av on demand, and the journey takes 1h.

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