Best advice for commuting from Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) to Manhattan (Chelsea area)?

I'm looking for experiences, advice, alternatives about commuting from Bay Ridge to Manhattan (N, R trains, express buses). I am moving next month and am willing to experiment with different routes until I find one that works best for me.)Best advice for commuting from Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) to Manhattan (Chelsea area)?
My friend, the best advice for commuting from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to Manhattan will be taking the ';R'; train (Yellow Line) from any station along 4th Avenue (Bay Ridge-95th Street, 86th Street, 77th Street, Bay Ridge Blvd or 59th Street).





If you live along the ';N'; line (Yellow Line) you can also take the train on that line from either 8th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway or New Utrecht Avenue-62nd Street in to and out of Manhattan.





The express bus is also a good option, but it is expensive. The fare is $5 each way and they only accept the 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard, which can be used on both the express and local bus, as well as the subway. The other unlimited ride MetroCards (7-day pass, 14-day pass and 30-day pass) are not accepted on the express bus (believe me, I tried it).





Also, if you're taking the express bus to and from Manhattan, be very patient, because you will get stuck in rush-hour traffic on the BQE (Brooklyn-Queens Expressway).





So, if you want to save money and get to work on time, my best commuting advice is taking the subway from Bay Ridge to Manhattan.





I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck.


Native New YorkerBest advice for commuting from Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) to Manhattan (Chelsea area)?
Buy a Jet Pack!





That is the only way you can get anywhere in NY quickly.





Too bad they havent really come up with a decent Jet Pack yet.





If you have enough money you could take a copter daily?? (wouldnt that be nice, to have enough money to be able to do that)





Good luck with your move, I am sorry I can't give you a better answer but I couldn't resist.
R or n train is the only and best way.