How to get from Upper West Side to Brooklyn by bus and subway?

Upper West Side to Brooklyn - Subway Schedule

The 1 subway from Upper West Side to Brooklyn runs from 12:36 AM to 12:26 AM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Upper West Side to Brooklyn by bus and subway

To get from Upper West Side to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 1 subway from 86 St station to 96 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Upper West Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

70min$3.00
Subway - 1
Subway - 3
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper West Side to Brooklyn

The distance between Upper West Side, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 16.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper West Side 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Upper West Side to Brooklyn

To check the bus and subway schedule from Upper West Side to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Upper West Side) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Subway line 1, Subway line 3, Bus line B84.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper West Side and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper West Side to Brooklyn?

    The 1 subway line goes from 96 St station near Upper West Side in Manhattan to New Lots Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper West Side to Brooklyn by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Upper West Side in Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper West Side to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the 1 subway from the 96 St station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper West Side and Brooklyn?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Upper West Side to Brooklyn?

    The ride from Upper West Side to Brooklyn costs $3.00.

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