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How to get fromBrightwaters to Manhattanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brightwaters to Manhattan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Jamaica

    best
    1. Take the train from Bay Shore to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    1h 10m
    $12–25

  2. Drive  43.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brightwaters to Manhattancar car 43.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Line 2 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Clinton Ave/Cooper Ln to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus bus Q60
    3h 3m
    $12–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brightwaters to Manhattantaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $140–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h
    $16–29

Brightwaters to Manhattan by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Brightwaters, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Bay Shore to Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica in around 1h 10m.

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