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

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 72 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

74min$2.90
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
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    56 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

Alternative route from Upper West Side to Brooklyn by bus and subway via 1, 3 and B6

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 72 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - 3
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
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
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    52 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
    Limited Bensonhurst - 25 Av Cropsey Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    440 yd • 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 15.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 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.

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 79 St
  • 96 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 86 St
  • W 86 St/Amsterdam Av
  • W 87 St/West End Av

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
  • Cozine Av/Ashford St
  • Ashford St/Cozine Av

Alternative route from Upper West Side to Brooklyn by bus and subway via 1, 3 and B6

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 72 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - 3
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
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
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    52 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
    Limited Bensonhurst - 25 Av Cropsey Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 3, Bus line B84.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper West Side to Brooklyn?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 3, Bus line B6.

  • 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 14 min.

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

    The 1 subway line goes from South Ferry station near Upper West Side in Manhattan to 72 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 72 St 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 14 min.

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

    Get on the 1 subway from the South Ferry 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 72 St 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 $2.90.