There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn by subway, taxi, or car
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Line 5 subway
best- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Av5
35 minDrive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn8.8 mi
19 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn8.8 mi
19 min$40–50Subway
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Prospect ParkQ / ...
39 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Church Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Brooklyn is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 35 min and costs .
The line 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Av takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Church Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Brooklyn.
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MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Av every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 34 min.
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