How to get from Brooklyn to Harlem by subway?

From Brooklyn to Harlem by subway

Take one direct subway from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan: take the 2 subway from Church Av station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

59min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Leaves from Church Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Church Av
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Harlem by subway via 5 and 3

To get from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan, take the 5 subway from Church Av station to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station. Next, take the 3 subway from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

61min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - 3
Leaves from Church Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Church Av
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    45 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 14.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Harlem by 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 Nostrand Av/Church Av.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Church Av [2,5]

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Nostrand Av/Church Av
  • Church Av/Nostrand Av
  • Nostrand Av/Snyder Av

Public transit stations close to Harlem, Manhattan

Harlem is located at West 125th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Lenox Av/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:

  • Lenox Av/W 125 St
  • Lenox Ave & W 125th St
  • W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Harlem by subway via 5 and 3

To get from Brooklyn to Harlem in Manhattan, take the 5 subway from Church Av station to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station. Next, take the 3 subway from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

61min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - 3
Leaves from Church Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Church Av
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brooklyn and Harlem?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Harlem in Manhattan in 59 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The 2 subway line goes from Church Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Wakefield-241 St station near Harlem in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Harlem in Manhattan by subway is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the 2 subway from the Church Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the Wakefield-241 St station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Brooklyn to Harlem?

    The first subway from Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Harlem in Manhattan is 7 Avenue Express. It leaves the Church Av station at 12:18 AM.

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

    The ride from Brooklyn to Harlem costs $2.90.

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