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How to get from South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway?

From South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from South Beach to Downtown in Brooklyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 197 bus from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the B3 bus from Av U/E 16 St station to Av U/Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Subway - Q
Bus - B3B3
Leaves from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd
    ID 27739
    1.54 mi • 32 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    New York Express Via Riverview Dr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av U/E 16 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B3B3
    Wait for bus
    B3
    Bergen Beach E 71 St Via Av U
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Av U/Bedford Av
    Ride to bus station
    Av U/Bedford Av
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway via 197 and Q

To get from South Beach to Downtown in Brooklyn, take the 197 bus from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd
    ID 27739
    1.54 mi • 32 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    New York Express Via Riverview Dr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Beach to Downtown

The distance between South Beach, Brooklyn and Downtown, Brooklyn is approximately 38.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brooklyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Beach

South Beach is located at Balsam Road, Brooklyn and the nearest public transit station is Paterson Hamburg Tpke At Westview Rd.

Bus stations close to South Beach:

  • Paterson Hamburg Tpke At Westview Rd
  • Hamburg Turnpike At Black Oak Ridge Road
  • Paterson Hamburg Tpke At Heritage Manor Dr

Public transit stations close to Downtown, Brooklyn

Downtown is located at Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn and the nearest public transit station is Av U/Bedford Av.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Avenue U
  • Neck Rd
  • Kings Hwy

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Av U/Bedford Av
  • Av U/E 27 St
  • Av U/E 23 St

Alternative route from South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway via 197 and Q

To get from South Beach to Downtown in Brooklyn, take the 197 bus from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 197197
Subway - Q
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd
    ID 27739
    1.54 mi • 32 min
  • 2
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    New York Express Via Riverview Dr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Beach to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line Q, Bus line B3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Beach to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 197, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Beach and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Beach to Downtown?

    The 197 bus line goes from Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd station near South Beach in Wayne, Nj to New York Express Via Riverview Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till New York Express Via Riverview Dr station near Downtown in Brooklyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Beach to Downtown by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South Beach in Wayne, Nj and Downtown in Brooklyn by bus and subway is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Beach to get to Downtown?

    Get on the 197 bus from the Paterson Hamburg Tpke at Colfax Rd stop near South Beach in Wayne, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Beach and Downtown?

    Get off the bus at the New York Express Via Riverview Dr stop, which is closest to Downtown in Brooklyn.

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