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How to get from42nd Street to Sheepshead Bayby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from 42nd Street to Sheepshead Bay by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Sheepshead Baysubway subway B
    41 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Avenue X / Bedford Avbus bus Bm3
    1h 18m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 42nd Street to Sheepshead Baytaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    28 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from 42nd Street to Sheepshead Baycar car 12.8 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

42nd Street to Sheepshead Bay by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between 42nd Street, NY, USA and Sheepshead Bay, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Sheepshead Bay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Avenue X / Bedford Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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