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How to get fromNew York to Brightwatersby train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Brightwaters by train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 8m
    $11–26

  2. Drive  42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Brightwaterscar car 42.4 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Brightwaterstaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    1h 2m
    $140–180

  4. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 35m
    $11–26

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 53m
    $12–23

  6. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Lawrence Lnbus bus 2
    2h 12m
    $13–24

New York to Brightwaters by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Brightwaters, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Bay Shore 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–26 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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