Red Hook's lack of direct subway access is the neighborhood's main trade-off - and main appeal for residents who want isolation. The closest metro stations are in adjacent Carroll Gardens (Carroll Street or Smith and Ninth Streets stations). The B61 and B57 buses connect Red Hook to the rest of Brooklyn. IKEA offers a free shuttle to and from nearby subway stations, used by shoppers and non-shoppers alike. Total commute to Manhattan typically runs 45 to 60 minutes.