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How to get fromBrooklyn to Elmontby bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Elmont by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Center/Bay E to 227 St/113 Drbus bus Q83
    50 min
    $6–14

  2. Drive 14.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Elmontcar car 14.5 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East New York to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus bus n1
    1h 22m
    $7–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Elmonttaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    21 min
    $65–80

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    1h 52m
    $6

Brooklyn to Elmont by train, foot, and bus

Calendar930Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Center/Bay E to 227 St/113 Dr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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