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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Merrickby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Merrick by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Atlantic Terminal to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    47 min
    $8–16

  2. Drive 23.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Merrickcar car 23.9 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Merricktaxi taxi 23.9 mi
    40 min
    $210–260

  4. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaicatrain train City Terminal Zone / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    59 min
    $8–16

  5. Subway, train via Jamaica

    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Sutphin Blvdsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 37m
    $9–14

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from Forest Hills to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 52m
    $9–16

Downtown Brooklyn to Merrick by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Atlantic Terminal to Merrick 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–16 and the journey takes 47 min.

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