What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $29 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Nostrand Av/Church Av via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canal St and arriving at Parkside Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The subway from Canal St to Parkside Av takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn train from?

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Canal St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Nostrand Av/Church Av station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Parkside Av station.

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canal St to Parkside Avsubway Q
20 min
$3
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyncar 6.1 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Avbus B44 / ...
46 min
$5–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyntaxi 6.1 mi
12 min
$29–40

Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn by subway

1062Weekly Subways

20 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Canal St to Parkside Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 33 min.

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