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

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

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  1. Line 5 subway, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hastings-on-Hudsontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hastings-on-Hudson to Tappantaxi taxi
    1h 53m
    $41–57

  2. Drive 31.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Tappancar car 31.6 mi
    52 min
    $6–9

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Prospect Park to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 Housebus bus Rockland Coaches
    2h 42m
    $14–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Tappantaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    52 min
    $140–170

  5. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 96 Stsubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 Housebus bus Rockland Coaches
    2h 45m
    $16–33

Brooklyn to Tappan by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Tappan. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Grand Central-42 St, walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Hastings-on-Hudson, then take the taxi to Tappan. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Prospect Park to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 House via 42 St-Times Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 42m.

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