What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Staten Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Ocean Av/Caton Av and arriving at Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via 4 Av/86 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Staten Island?

The distance between Brooklyn and Staten Island is 23 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Staten Island without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island without a car is to line 5 subway and bus which takes 1h 2m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Staten Island bus from?

Brooklyn to Staten Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Ocean Av/Caton Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Staten Island bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Staten Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 86 St/4 Av station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Staten Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Staten Island is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Brooklyn to Staten Island.

Where can I stay near Staten Island?

There are 1413+ hotels available in Staten Island.

Brooklyn to Staten Island - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 5 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Bowling Greensubway 5
2. Take the bus from Broadway/Morris St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus Sim1 / ...
1h 2m
$5–10
Drive 13.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Staten Islandcar 13.8 mi
27 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Staten Islandtaxi 13.8 mi
27 min
$60–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocean Av/Caton Av to 86 St/4 Avbus B16
2. Take the bus from 4 Av/86 St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus S79-Sbs
1h 23m
$5–14

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island.

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Staten Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocean Av/Caton Av to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via 86 St/4 Av and 4 Av/86 St in around 1h 23m.

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