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How to get fromUnion City to Brighton Beachby ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Brighton Beach by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 11 ferry, subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Brighton Beachsubway subway B
    1h 11m

  2. Drive  17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union City to Brighton Beachcar car 17.5 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 11 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Emmons Av / E 14 Stbus bus Bm3
    2h 28m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Brighton Beachtaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    31 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 11 ferry, subway via 42 St-Times Square

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Brighton Beachsubway subway Q
    1h 24m

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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Brighton Beach, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Union City to Brighton Beach. However, you can take the line 11 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., take the taxi to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take the subway to Brighton Beach. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Emmons Av / E 14 St via Midtown / W. 39th St. and 5 Av/W 48 St in around 2h 28m.

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