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Manhattan, NY

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Address:
711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019

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By Car

For directions to or from a specific destination, please use the map above.

All cars enter the Terminal from the north at the intersection of 55th Street and 12th Avenue (State Route 9A).

  • New Jersey and Points South
    From the Lincoln Tunnel, follow signs to 42nd Street, make a left onto 42nd Street, go 3 blocks and make a right onto 12th Avenue. Take 12th Avenue for a half mile and make a left on 55th street, which is the entrance to the terminal. From the Holland Tunnel, take exit 1 (9A). Pass 3 lights and make a right onto West Street (which is also 12th Avenue). Take West Street/12 Avenue one mile and make a left onto 55th Street, which is the entrance to the terminal.
  • George Washington Bridge/Westchester and Points North
    Go southbound on the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A), exit to the right at 55th Street, which is the entrance to the terminal.
  • Long Island
    From the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, go west via 34th Street to 12th Avenue. Turn right onto 12th Avenue and continue north to the New York Cruise Terminal on 55th Street.
  • Midtown Manhattan
    Take 55th Street, and cross 12th Avenue to enter the Terminal.
  • For drivers originating in Manhattan and points north.
    Potential alternatives to I-278 include exiting at Exit 27/Atlantic Avenue and using Columbia Street, Degraw Street, and Van Brunt Street to access to the terminal.

By Taxi

Yellow Taxicab rate of fares is based on distance and time. For a more detailed breakdown, visit the City’s Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Rate of Fare. Livery Taxicab (Town Cars or other Car Service) rate of fares should be negotiated in advance.

Estimated Yellow Taxicab fare rates, where tolls and tips are not included, are provided below for your convenience:

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manhattan Cruise Terminal: $52 flat rate
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Manhattan Cruise Terminal: approximately $25 – $35
  • Newark International Airport (ERW) to Manhattan Cruise Terminal: approximately $80 – $100. Price should be negotiated with driver in advance.
  • Port Authority Bus Terminal to Manhattan Cruise Terminal: approximately $8 – $10

By Train

Penn Station and Grand Central Station are the closest train stations from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Taxis are readily available from both stations to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. You may also take the subway or bus from these stations.

  • Pennsylvania Station
     31st to 33rd Streets between Seventh and Eighth Avenues Penn Station is the central station for train service provided by Amtrak, Long Island Railroad, New Jersey Transit, and PATH. Subway lines serving the station are the A, C, E, 1, 2 and 3. Buses include the M4, M5, M6, M7, M34 and Q42.
  • Grand Central Terminal
    42nd Street and Park Avenue (between Lexington and Vanderbilt Avenues) 212-532-4900 Grand Central is the main terminal for train service provided by Metro-North Railroad. Subway lines here include the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S (shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central). Buses stopping here include M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104 and Q32. Grand Central Terminal website

By Plane

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), La Guardia Airport (LGA), and Newark International Airport (ERW) are the closest airports from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Taxis are readily available from each airport. For information about alternative ways of getting to and from these airports please contact them directly or visit their websites.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
     Building 14 Jamaica, NY 11430 (718) 244-4444 or (800) 247-7433 JFK Airport website
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
     Flushing, NY 11371 (718) 533-3400 La Guardia Airport website
  • Newark International Airport (ERW)
     Tower Road, Building Ten Newark, NJ 07114, USA (973) 961-6000 or (888) EWR-INFO Newark Airport website

By Bus

The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the closest bus terminal from the Manhattan Cruise terminal. For specific information about which buses come into and out of Port Authority, please contact them directly or visit their website. For local bus information see below or visit the MTA’s web site as listed for further details.

  • Port Authority Bus Terminal
     625 8th Avenue New York, NY 10018 (212) 564-8484 – Automated bus carrier information (212) 502-2200 – General information Port Authority Bus Terminal website
  • New York City Buses- Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
     The closest buses to Manhattan Cruise Terminal are as follows: M57 Bus – 57th Street Cross Town M31 Bus – 57th Street/York Avenue MTA Buses website
  • Subway passengers that get off at the Smith/9th Street Station must transfer to a Downtown Brooklyn bound B61 bus, and then walk from the stop at Van Brunt Street and Pioneer Street.

By Subway

  • The closest subway trains to Manhattan Cruise Terminal are the A, C, B, D or 1 train at Columbus Circle. From Columbus Circle, walk south on 8th Ave and turn right onto 52nd St. Continue down 52nd St to 12th Ave where the terminal is located.
  • The R Train station should relisted as either the Court Street Station or the Jay Street- MetroTech Station. The B61 bus stop in Downtown Brooklyn is located immediately south of Jay Street-MetroTech Station (A, C, F, R trains).
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Subway website






Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Address:
72 Bowne St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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By Car

For directions to or from a specific destination, please use the map above.

All cars enter the Terminal from the Bowne Street and Imlay Street intersection.

  • From Manhattan and Points North
    Take the Battery Tunnel (I-478-E) into Brooklyn. Continue onto the westbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278-W) and immediately take the first exit on the right: Exit 26- Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue with Clinton Street/9th Street, then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turn right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
  • From Long Island and Points East
    Take the LIE west to the westbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278-W, just after Exit 18 Maurice Avenue) and take Exit 26 – Hamilton Avenue onto the service road. Stay to the left and make a left-U-turn at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue with Clinton Street/9th Street, then continue west along the westbound Hamilton Avenue service road. Continue on the service road to its end at Van Brunt Street. Turn left at Van Brunt Street, travel 2 blocks and then turn right onto Bowne Street to enter the terminal.
  • From New Jersey and Points South and West
    Take the NJ Turnpike south to Exit 13. Cross the Goethals Bridge to I-278, Staten Island Expressway and cross Verrazano Bridge into Brooklyn. Continue north on Gowanus / BQE and exit at Exit 26 (Hamilton Avenue). After the exit, go down the ramp to Van Brunt Street to its end, make a left turn on Van Brunt and travel 2 blocks and turn right onto Bowne Street to enter terminal.

By Taxi

Taxi

Yellow Taxicab rate of fares is based on distance and time. For a more detailed breakdown, visit the City’s Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Rate of Fare. Livery Taxicab (Town Cars or other Car Service) rate of fares should be negotiated in advance.

Estimated Yellow Taxicab fare rates, where tolls and tips are not included, are provided below for your convenience:

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: approximately $45 – $60
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: approximately $28 – $38
  • Newark International Airport (ERW) to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: approximately $80 – $100

By Train

Penn Station and Grand Central Station are the closest train stations from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Taxis are readily available from both stations to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. You may also take the subway or bus from these stations. For more specific information about getting to and from these stations please contact them directly or visit their web sites.

  • Pennsylvania Station
    33rd Street (Between 7th and 8Th Avenue)
    New York, NY 10001
    (212) 630-6401
    Transit Center
  • Grand Central Terminal
    87 East 42nd Street
    New York, NY 10017
    (212) 340-2583

By Plane

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), La Guardia Airport (LGA), and Newark International Airport (ERW) are the closest airports from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Taxis are readily available from each airport. For information about alternative ways of getting to and from these airports please contact them directly or visit their web sites.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    Building 14
    Jamaica, NY 11430
    (718) 244-4444 or (800) 247-7433
    JFK Airport website
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
    Flushing, NY 11371
    (718) 533-3400
    La Guardia Airport website
  • Newark International Airport (ERW)
    Tower Road, Building Ten
    Newark, NJ 07114, USA
    (973) 961-6000 or (888) EWR-INFO
    Newark Airport website

By Bus

For local bus information see below or visit the MTA’s web site as listed for further details.

  • New York City Buses- Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
    B61 – Atlantic Avenue (at Court Street about 4 blocks from Borough Hall), get off at Pioneer and Van Brunt Streets
    MTA Buses website

By Subway

  • Take the F train to Smith/9th Street Train station and change for the B77 Bus. Get off bus at Conover Street and Dikeman Street. The walk is then approximately 6 long blocks to the terminal entrance.
  • Take 2/3/4/5/N/R subway train to Borough Hall and change for B61 bus which is on Atlantic Avenue (at Court Street). You must walk four (4) blocks south of the train station to access the bus stop. Get off bus at Pioneer Street and Van Brunt Street. The walk is then approximately 4 long blocks to the terminal entrance at Pioneer and Conover streets.
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Subway website