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How to get fromBrighton Beach to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton Beach to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Brighton Beach to 7 Avsubway subway B
    55 min
    $3

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Coney Island Av/Brighton Beach Av to Prospect Park Southwest/Bartel Pritchard Sqbus bus B68
    2. Take the subway from 15 St-Prospect Park to 21 Stsubway subway G
    1h 22m
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brighton Beach to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton Beach to Long Island Citycar car 12.8 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emmons Av/Nostrand Av to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4bus bus B44-Sbs / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/Roebling St to 11 St/48 Avbus bus B32 / ...
    1h 54m
    $9–23

Brighton Beach to Long Island City by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Brighton Beach, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Brighton Beach to 7 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Beach Av/Coney Island Av to 11 St/48 Av via Oriental Blvd/Mackenzie St, Emmons Av/Nostrand Av, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4, and Broadway/Roebling St in around 1h 54m.

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