Commuting to DUMBO: The Complete Guide to Getting to Brooklyn's Waterfront Work Hub

If you're searching for office space in Brooklyn that's actually easy to get to, DUMBO office space should be at the top of your list. This waterfront neighborhood between the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge has become one of NYC's most connected office districts—the commute is genuinely pleasant, the views are stunning, and everything you need is within walking distance of our buildings at 45 Main Street, 55 Washington Street, and 20 Jay Street.

Getting to DUMBO Office Space: Subway Access

DUMBO's subway connections to Brooklyn office buildings are straightforward, which is more than you can say for most neighborhoods. York Street Station (F train) drops you right in the center of DUMBO. High Street-Brooklyn Bridge Station (A/C trains) gives you another reliable option with service from both Manhattan and deeper Brooklyn. Clark Street (2/3 trains) is another reliable line with express service up and down the website of Manhattan and into Brooklyn.

Between these three subway lines serving DUMBO office space, you've got downtown Manhattan accessibility that rivals the Financial District, but with considerably more character. The F, 2 & 3 trains connects directly to Lower and Midtown Manhattan, while the A/C lines run express through Brooklyn—critical when you're evaluating commute times to your office.

NYC Ferry to DUMBO: The Waterfront Commute Advantage

Here's where DUMBO office space really sets itself apart from other Brooklyn office buildings: the NYC Ferry. The ferry stops directly at DUMBO landing, connecting your office to Wall Street, Williamsburg, Long Island City, Midtown East, South Brooklyn and additional waterfront neighborhoods across New York City. The ferry terminal sits right in Brooklyn Bridge Park and is within two short blocks of 45 Main Street and 55 Washington Street office buildings.

DUMBO Office Space Built for Walking and Biking

One of the biggest advantages of leasing office space in DUMBO is how the neighborhood connects to your commute. Whether you're coming from the F train at York Street, the A/C at High Street, or the East River Ferry, your DUMBO office building is close by. The compact layout means less time between transit and your desk.

For those who bike to work, the neighborhood offers infrastructure to support it. Protected bike lanes along Jay Street and Adams Street connect directly to DUMBO. Citi Bike stations are located throughout the area at convenient locations, while our office buildings at 45 Main Street, 55 Washington Street, and 20 Jay Street include secure bike storage with 24/7 digital access and dedicated entries for team members with their own bikes.

Driving and Taking the Bus to DUMBO

If you’re driving to the office, DUMBO's proximity to the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges makes access convenient from multiple boroughs. Each of our office buildings—45 Main Street, 55 Washington Street, and 20 Jay Street—includes on-site parking garages for tenant convenience. The neighborhood is also served by the B25 bus, which stops right around the corner from 45 Main Street, providing another transit option for your commute.

Commuting to DUMBO is Easy

Subway, ferry, bike, car—your team has options whether they're coming from Manhattan, outer Brooklyn, Queens, or beyond.

The commute to DUMBO office space shouldn't be something your team dreads. With multiple transit options, waterfront views, and a neighborhood worth arriving early for, it becomes part of why people want to come to the office.

Ready to see how easy it is to get here? Tour our DUMBO office buildings and experience the commute yourself.