How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 5 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn Collegesubway 5
2. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospitalbus Q35
1h 20m
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Jacob Riis Park Rd/Bath House Stopbus Qm16
1h 40m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Parktaxi 17.3 mi
33 min
$80–95
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Parkcar 17.3 mi
33 min
$4–5
Bus via 3 Av/E 14 St
1. Take the bus from East Village - 142 E 14th St to Riis Park Beach Bazaarbus To Rockaway Beach
2h 27m
$33–37

Grand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Park by foot, subway, and bus

565Weekly Services

1h 20mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jacob Riis Park.

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Jacob Riis Park, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Jacob Riis Park Rd/Bath House Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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