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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Brighton Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Brighton Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Emmons Av / E 14 Stbus bus Bm3
    1h 30m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Brighton Beachtaxi taxi 14 mi
    28 min
    $65–80

  4. Drive  14 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Brighton Beachcar car 14 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

Midtown Manhattan to Brighton Beach by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Brighton Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Brighton Beach every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Emmons Av / E 14 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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