How to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan by subway?

From Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan by subway

Take one direct subway from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan: take the R subway from Jay St-Metrotech station to Prince St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Walk to Lower Manhattan
Leaves from Jay St-Metrotech

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Prince St
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Lower Manhattan
    Walk to
    Lower Manhattan
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan by subway via F

Take one direct subway from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan: take the F subway from Jay St-Metrotech station to Broadway-Lafayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Walk to Lower Manhattan
Leaves from Jay St-Metrotech

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway-Lafayette St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Lower Manhattan
    Walk to
    Lower Manhattan
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan

The distance between Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan and Lower Manhattan, Manhattan is approximately 3.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan 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 Lower Manhattan, Manhattan

Lower Manhattan is located at Lower Manhattan, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/Grand St.

Subway stations close to Lower Manhattan:

  • Spring St
  • Grand St
  • Prince St

Bus stations close to Lower Manhattan:

  • Broadway/Grand St
  • Bowery/Prince St
  • Broadway/Broome St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan by subway via F

Take one direct subway from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan: take the F subway from Jay St-Metrotech station to Broadway-Lafayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Walk to Lower Manhattan
Leaves from Jay St-Metrotech

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway-Lafayette St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Lower Manhattan
    Walk to
    Lower Manhattan
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line F.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan in 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The R subway line goes from Jay St-Metrotech station near Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn to Forest Hills-71 Av station near Lower Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan in Manhattan by subway is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Brooklyn to get to Lower Manhattan?

    Get on the R subway from the Jay St-Metrotech station near Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The first subway from Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan is Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local. It leaves the Jay St-Metrotech station at 8:15 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The first bus from Downtown Brooklyn in Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan in Manhattan is Brooklyn Navy Yard - Kensington. It leaves the Jay St/Willoughby St stop at 4:08 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan?

    The ride from Downtown Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan costs $2.90.