Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Grand Army Plaza, then take the B69 bus from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. The B69 bus doesn't run from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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- B69
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, downtown12 stops, about 26 min
- Change at Grand Army PlazaWalk about 3 min
- B69 B69 busFrom Flatbush Av/Plaza St East8 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at 7 Av/6 St
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Grand Army Plaza. It's 12 stops, about 26 minutes.
- At Grand Army Plaza, walk about 3 minutes to Flatbush Av/Plaza St East for the B69 bus.
- Take the B69 bus from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St. It's 8 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From 7 Av/6 St, walk about 2 minutes to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Bergen St, then take the B67 bus from Flatbush Av/Bergen St to 7 Av/6 St: about 48 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 50 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 49 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 44 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 46 minutes. The B69 bus doesn't run from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and Grand Army Plaza.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 7 Av/3 St. The next stop is 7 Av/6 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Grand Army Plaza (2 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Grand Army Plaza, then take the B69 bus from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 49 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Grand Army Plaza.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 46 minutes. The B69 bus doesn't run from Flatbush Av/Plaza St East to 7 Av/6 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
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Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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