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How to get fromManhattan to Brightwatersby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Brightwaters by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 7m
    $11–26

  2. Drive  43 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Brightwaterscar car 43 mi
    1h 3m
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Brightwaterstaxi taxi 43 mi
    1h 3m
    $140–180

  4. Train, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Amityvilletrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Lawrence Lnbus bus 2
    2h 9m
    $13–23

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Babylontrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 28m
    $17–34

Manhattan to Brightwaters by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Brightwaters, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore via Jamaica in around 2h 7m.

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