How to get fromRockefeller Center to Brooklynby subway, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Brooklyn by subway, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Prospect Parksubway B
32 min
$3
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockefeller Center to Brooklyncar 9 mi
20 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Brooklyntaxi 9 mi
20 min
$40–55
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Church Avsubway 2
52 min
$3

Rockefeller Center to Brooklyn by foot and subway

550Weekly Services

32 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Prospect Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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