There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Fort Greene by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Navy YardAs
27 min$5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to Park Av/Ryerson StB62
55 min$2–7Subway
- Take the subway from 86 St to Lafayette AvA / ...
33 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Fort Greene8.4 mi
17 min$35–45Drive 8.4 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Fort Greene8.4 mi
17 min$2–3
Manhattan to Fort Greene by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Fort Greene is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Fort Greene is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Park Av/Ryerson St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Brooklyn Navy Yard. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Lafayette Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Fort Greene is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Fort Greene without a car is to ferry which takes 27 min and costs $0 - $5.
The ferry from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Navy Yard takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Fort Greene bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Manhattan to Fort Greene train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 86 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Fort Greene, NY, USA?
NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Navy Yard hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 86 St to Lafayette Av every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 33 min.
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- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to Park Av/Ryerson St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- info@ovrride.com
- Website
- ovrride.com
Bus from 27 Av/2 St to Park Av/Ryerson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://ovrride.com
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- help@ferry.nyc
- Website
- ferry.nyc
Ferry from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Navy Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ferry.nyc
- Schedules at
- https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/
- bike one-way
- $0
- Adult one-way
- $5
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Fort Greene bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Park Av/Ryerson St station.
Manhattan to Fort Greene train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Lafayette Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Fort Greene is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Manhattan to Fort Greene.
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