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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/73rd and arriving at Atlantic Av/4 Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Church Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Brooklyn?

The distance between Manhattan and Brooklyn is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.

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

The line 5 subway from 86th Street to Church Av takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Brooklyn bus from?

Manhattan to Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Broadway/73rd station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Brooklyn train from?

Manhattan to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Manhattan to Brooklyn bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Atlantic Av/4 Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Brooklyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Brooklyn is 11 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3314+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

Manhattan to Brooklyn - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Church Avsubway 5
40 min
$3
Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Brooklyncar 11.1 mi
25 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
1h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Brooklyntaxi 11.1 mi
25 min
$50–65

Manhattan to Brooklyn by subway

540Weekly Subways

40 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Church Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 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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