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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Brooklynby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn by subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    35 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyncar car 8.8 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyntaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Prospect Parksubway subway Q / ...
    39 min
    $3

Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn by foot and subway

Calendar565Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.9 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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