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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 3m
    $11–26

  2. Drive 43 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Brightwaterscar car 43 mi
    1h 3m
    $8–12

  3. Bus, train via Jamaica

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Bay Shoretrain train Montauk Branch
    2h 55m
    $11–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Brightwaterstaxi taxi 43 mi
    1h 3m
    $170–210

  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 42m
    $16–34

Manhattan to Brightwaters by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 3m.

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