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Directions to Fort Greene (Brooklyn) with public transportation

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Bus stations near Fort Greene in Brooklyn

  • Fulton St/Ft Greene Pl,6 min walk,
  • Gold St/Tillary St,14 min walk,

Subway stations near Fort Greene in Brooklyn

  • Fulton St [G],7 min walk,
  • Nevins St [2,3,4,5],9 min walk,
  • Atlantic Av - Barclays Ctr [B,D,N,Q,R,2,3,4,5],12 min walk,

Train stations near Fort Greene in Brooklyn

  • Atlantic Terminal Lirr,11 min walk,

Bus lines to Fort Greene in Brooklyn

  • B25,Downtown Bklyn Front St Via Fulton,
  • B26,Downtown Bklyn Tillary St Via Halsey,
  • B52,Downtown Bklyn Tillary St Via Gates,
  • B57,Red Hook Ikea Terminal,
  • B62,Downtown Bklyn Fulton Mall,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Fort Greene?

    The closest stations to Fort Greene are:

    • Fulton St/Ft Greene Pl is 444 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Fulton St [G] is 514 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Nevins St [2,3,4,5] is 696 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Atlantic Terminal Lirr is 829 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Atlantic Av - Barclays Ctr [B,D,N,Q,R,2,3,4,5] is 939 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Gold St/Tillary St is 1110 yards away, 14 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Fort Greene?

    These bus lines stop near Fort Greene: B37, B62, B63.

  • Which train lines stop near Fort Greene?

    These train lines stop near Fort Greene: FAR ROCKAWAY, HEMPSTEAD.

  • Which subway lines stop near Fort Greene?

    These subway lines stop near Fort Greene: A, G, Q, R.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Fort Greene in Brooklyn?

    The nearest subway station to Fort Greene in Brooklyn is Fulton St [G]. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Fort Greene in Brooklyn?

    The nearest train station to Fort Greene in Brooklyn is Atlantic Terminal Lirr. It’s a 11 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Fort Greene in Brooklyn?

    The nearest bus stop to Fort Greene in Brooklyn is Fulton St/Ft Greene Pl. It’s a 6 min walk away.

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Public Transit to Fort Greene in Brooklyn

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Fort Greene Address: DeKalb Avenue street in Brooklyn

Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Fort Greene, BrooklynFort Greene is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is bounded by Flushing Avenue and the Brooklyn Navy Yard to the north, Flatbush Avenue Extension and Downtown Brooklyn to the west, Atlantic Avenue and Prospect Heights to the south, and Vanderbilt Avenue and Clinton Hill to the east. The Fort Greene Historic District is listed on the New York State Registry and on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a New York City designated historic district. The neighborhood is named after an American Revolutionary War era fort that was built in 1776 under the supervision of General Nathanael Greene of Rhode Island. General Greene aided General George Washington during the Battle of Long Island in 1776. Fort Greene Park, originally called "Washington Park" and Brooklyn's first, is also derived from General Greene's name and from the neighborhood. In 1864, Fort Greene Park was redesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux; the park notably includes the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument and crypt, which honors some 11,500 patriots who died aboard British prison ships during the American Revolution. Fort Greene contains many examples of mid-19th century Italianate and Eastlake architecture, most of which is well preserved. It is known for its many tree-lined streets and elegant low-rise housing. Fort Greene is also home to the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, which, for over 80 years, was the tallest building in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is close to the Atlantic Terminal station of the Long Island Rail Road and has access to many New York City Subway services. Fort Greene is part of Brooklyn Community District 2 and its primary ZIP Codes are 11201, 11205, 11217, and 11238. It is patrolled by the 88th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. Politically it is represented by the New York City Council's 35th District.
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