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How to get from New York City Center to Brooklyn by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from New York City Center to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the N subway from 57 St-7 Av station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 subway and finally take the B6 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Cozine Av/Ashford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

71min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Subway - 4
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Bensonhurst - 25 Av - Cropsey Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q and B6

To get from New York City Center to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the Q subway from 57 St-7 Av station to Avenue J station. Next, take the B6 bus from Avenue J/E 16 St station to Ashford St/Cozine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

96min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue J
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue J/E 16 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    East New York New Lots Sta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York City Center to Brooklyn

The distance between New York City Center, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 13.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York City Center to Brooklyn by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New York City Center

New York City Center is located at West 55th Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 5 Av/59 St.

Subway stations close to New York City Center:

  • 5 Av/59 St
  • 7 Av
  • 57 St

Bus stations close to New York City Center:

  • 6 Av/W 55 St
  • 7 Av/W 56 St
  • Avenue Of the Americas/W 54 St

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • New Lots Av
  • Van Siclen Av
  • Pennsylvania Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Cozine Av/Ashford St

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q and B6

To get from New York City Center to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the Q subway from 57 St-7 Av station to Avenue J station. Next, take the B6 bus from Avenue J/E 16 St station to Ashford St/Cozine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

96min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue J
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue J/E 16 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    East New York New Lots Sta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York City Center to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line N, Bus line 4, Bus line B6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York City Center to Brooklyn?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line B6.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York City Center and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York City Center to Brooklyn?

    The N subway line goes from 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Brooklyn station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York City Center to Brooklyn by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New York City Center in Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York City Center to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the N subway from the 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York City Center and Brooklyn?

    Get off the subway at the Brooklyn stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the last subway from New York City Center to Brooklyn?

    The last subway from New York City Center in Manhattan to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey is the 8 Avenue Express line. It leaves the 59 St-Columbus Circle station at 2:43 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from New York City Center to Brooklyn?

    The ride from New York City Center to Brooklyn costs $2.90.

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