There are 3 ways to get from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake by subway, train, bus, or car
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Line 5 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 5
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewstertrain Harlem
2h 44m$53–76Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lakecar 74.9 mi
1h 39m$14–20Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus Bm2
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewstertrain Harlem
3h 17m$53–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Brewster via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Brooklyn and Candlewood Lake is 76 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake without a car is to line 5 subway and train which takes 2h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake, including transfers.
Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.
Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake.
There are 68+ hotels available in Candlewood Lake.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Candlewood Lake, CT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Candlewood Lake. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Brewster, then take the taxi to Candlewood Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Candlewood Lake via Madison Av / E 34 St, Grand Central Terminal, and Brewster in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–23
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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