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

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

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Line 4 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Bowling Greensubway 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broadway/Morris St to Hylan Blvd/Burgher Avbus Sim1 / ...
48 min
$6–11
Drive 16.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to South Beachcar 16.1 mi
29 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to South Beachtaxi 16.1 mi
29 min
$65–80
Bus via Lexington Av/E 41 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Avbus Sim6
53 min
$3–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Avbus Sim6
56 min
$3–8

Grand Central Terminal to South Beach by foot, subway, and bus

657Weekly Services

48 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and South Beach, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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South Beach, United States(opens in a new window)

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Things to do in South Beach

Coney Island(Opens in a new window)

Coney Island is a neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is bounded by Brighton Beach to its east, Lower New York Bay to the south and west, and Gravesend to the north and includes the subsection of Sea Gate on its west. More broadly, the Coney Island peninsula consists of Coney Island proper, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach. This was formerly the westernmost of the Outer Barrier islands on the southern shore of Long Island, but in the early 20th century it became connected to the rest of Long Island by land fill.

Coney Island Cyclone(Opens in a new window)

The Cyclone, also called the Coney Island Cyclone, is a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Designed by Vernon Keenan, it opened to the public on June 26, 1927. The roller coaster is on a plot of land at the intersection of Surf Avenue and West 10th Street. The Cyclone reaches a maximum speed of 60 mph and has a total track length of 2640 ft, with a maximum height of 85 ft.

Wonder Wheel(Opens in a new window)

The Wonder Wheel is a 150 ft eccentric Ferris wheel at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park at Coney Island in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The wheel is located on a plot bounded by West 12th Street to the west, Bowery Street to the north, Luna Park to the east, and the Riegelmann Boardwalk to the south. As with other eccentric Ferris wheels, some of the Wonder Wheel's passenger cabins are not fixed directly to the rim of the wheel, but instead slide along winding sets of rails between the hub and the rim.

B&B Carousell(Opens in a new window)

The B&B Carousell is a historic carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City. It was built by Coney Island-based manufacturer William F. Mangels 1906–1909, with wooden horses carved by Marcus Illions. The carousel has been relocated and refurbished several times over its history. The B&B Carousell has been located in Luna Park since 2013.

Places to stay in South Beach

Harbor House Bed and Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

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Fort Pl B&B and Gallery(Opens in a new window)

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Best Western Gregory Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.3Good

Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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