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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Brighton Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brighton Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Brighton Beachsubway subway B
    52 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Emmons Av / E 14 Stbus bus Bm3
    1h 33m
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brighton Beachtaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    27 min
    $60–80
  4. Drive  13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brighton Beachcar car 13.8 mi
    27 min
    $3–4
  5. Subway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Brighton Beachsubway subway B
    56 min
    $3

Grand Central Terminal to Brighton Beach by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Brighton Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Brighton Beach every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Emmons Av / E 14 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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