The average bus between Brooklyn and Empire Outlets takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Brooklyn to Empire Outlets. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Brooklyn and Empire Outlets. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Empire Outlets at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at 86 St/4 Av and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Empire Outlets. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn station and arriving at Empire Outlets station via 86 St/4 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Brooklyn to Empire Outlets bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Ocean Av/Caton Av station.
Brooklyn to Empire Outlets bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Clove Rd/Victory Blvd station.
The distance between Brooklyn and Empire Outlets is 10.6 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Ocean Av/Caton Av to Empire Outlets via 86 St/4 Av, 4 Av/86 St, Clove Rd/Victory Blvd, Victory Blvd/Clove Rd, and Saint George Ferry/Ramp A in around 1h 36m.