What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Brighton Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Brighton Beach is to subway which costs $3 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Brighton Beach?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Brighton Beach is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Brighton Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 48 St and arriving at Emmons Av / E 14 St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Brighton Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Brighton Beach. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Union City to Brighton Beach?

The distance between Union City and Brighton Beach is 13 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Brighton Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Brighton Beach without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Brighton Beach?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to Brighton Beach takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union City to Brighton Beach bus from?

Union City to Brighton Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 48 St station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Brighton Beach train from?

Union City to Brighton Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Union City to Brighton Beach bus arrive?

Union City to Brighton Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Emmons Av / E 14 St station.

Where does the Union City to Brighton Beach train arrive?

Union City to Brighton Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Brighton Beach station.

Can I drive from Union City to Brighton Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Brighton Beach is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Union City to Brighton Beach.

Where can I stay near Brighton Beach?

There are 3039+ hotels available in Brighton Beach.

Union City to Brighton Beach - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Brighton Beachsubway Q
49 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Emmons Av / E 14 Stbus Bm3
1h 27m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City to Brighton Beachtaxi 17.5 mi
31 min
$70–85
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Union City to Brighton Beachcar 17.5 mi
31 min
$4–5

Union City to Brighton Beach by subway

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Distance: 13.3 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Brighton Beach every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 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 27m.

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