How to get from Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway?

From Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan, take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Elton St station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, take the 3 subway from New Lots Av station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

83min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B84B84
Subway - 3
Leaves from Flatlands Av/Elton St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway via B6 and 3

To get from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan, take the B6 bus from Ashford St/Cozine Av station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, take the 3 subway from New Lots Av station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - 3
Leaves from Ashford St/Cozine Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Harlem
The distance between Brooklyn, Manhattan and Harlem, Manhattan is approximately 18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • New Lots Av
  • Van Siclen Av
  • Euclid Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St
Public transit stations close to Harlem, Manhattan

Harlem is located at West 125th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • 125 St
  • 116 St

Train stations close to Harlem:

  • Harlem-125th St.

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St
  • W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd
  • Malcolm X Blvd/W 127 St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway via B6 and 3

To get from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan, take the B6 bus from Ashford St/Cozine Av station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, take the 3 subway from New Lots Av station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - 3
Leaves from Ashford St/Cozine Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line B84, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line B6, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Harlem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The B84 bus line goes from Flatlands Av/Elton St station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to East New York New Lots Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till East New York New Lots Station station near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Harlem by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Harlem in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Harlem?

    Get on the B84 bus from the Flatlands Av/Elton St stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Harlem?

    Get off the bus at the East New York New Lots Station station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Harlem costs $2.90.

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