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How to get from South Station Plaza to Downtown by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from South Station Plaza to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the B44-SBS bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St station to Nostrand Av/Av U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $21.40.
91min$21.40
B44-SBSLeaves from Rockville Centre
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationRockville Centre40 yd • 1 min
- 2BABYLON BRANCHWait for trainBABYLON BRANCHGrand Central
- 3
Ride to train stationJamaica17 min - 4CITY TERMINAL ZONEWait for trainCITY TERMINAL ZONEAtlantic Terminal
- 5Ride to train stationNostrand Avenue13 min
- 6Walk to bus stationNostrand Av/Fulton St220 yd • 3 min
- 7B44-SBSWait for busB44-SBSSbs Sheepshead Bay Knapp St Via Nostrand
- 8Ride to bus stationNostrand Av/Av U37 min
- 9Walk toDowntownBedford Avenue400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By subway and train
To get from South Station Plaza to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the Q subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $21.40.
88min$21.40
Leaves from Rockville Centre
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationRockville Centre40 yd • 1 min
- 2BABYLON BRANCHWait for trainBABYLON BRANCHGrand Central
- 3Ride to train stationJamaica17 min
- 4CITY TERMINAL ZONEWait for trainCITY TERMINAL ZONEAtlantic Terminal
- 5Ride to train stationAtlantic Terminal20 min
- 6Walk to subway stationAtlantic Av-Barclays Ctr10 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for subwayQConey Island-Stillwell Av
- 8Ride to subway stationAvenue U22 min
- 9Walk toDowntownBedford Avenue0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from South Station Plaza to Downtown
The distance between South Station Plaza, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Plaza to Downtown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to South Station Plaza
South Station Plaza is located at South Station Plaza, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Rockvl Ctr: Merrick + Park Ave.
Train stations close to South Station Plaza:
- Lynbrook
- Rockville Centre
- Centre Avenue
Bus stations close to South Station Plaza:
- Rockvl Ctr: Merrick + Park Ave
- Park Av / Merrick
- Park Ave / Merrick
Public transit stations close to Downtown, New York - New Jersey
Downtown is located at Bedford Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Av U/Ocean Av.
Subway stations close to Downtown:
- Kings Hwy
- Neck Rd
- Avenue U
Bus stations close to Downtown:
- Av U/Ocean Av
- Ocean Av/Av U
- Nostrand Av/Av V
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- South Beach to Downtown
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By subway and train
To get from South Station Plaza to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the Q subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station to Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $21.40.
88min$21.40
Leaves from Rockville Centre
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationRockville Centre40 yd • 1 min
- 2BABYLON BRANCHWait for trainBABYLON BRANCHGrand Central
- 3Ride to train stationJamaica17 min
- 4CITY TERMINAL ZONEWait for trainCITY TERMINAL ZONEAtlantic Terminal
- 5Ride to train stationAtlantic Terminal20 min
- 6Walk to subway stationAtlantic Av-Barclays Ctr10 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for subwayQConey Island-Stillwell Av
- 8Ride to subway stationAvenue U22 min
- 9Walk toDowntownBedford Avenue0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from South Station Plaza to Downtown?
The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Bus line B44-SBS.
What is the alternative route to get from South Station Plaza to Downtown?
The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Bus line Q.
Is there a direct train between South Station Plaza and Downtown?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.
Which train line goes from South Station Plaza to Downtown?
The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Rockville Centre station near South Station Plaza in Rockville Centre, Ny to Grand Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Grand Central station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.
How long does it take to travel from South Station Plaza to Downtown by train and bus?
The total travel time between South Station Plaza in Rockville Centre, Ny and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.
Where do I get on the train near South Station Plaza to get to Downtown?
Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Rockville Centre station near South Station Plaza in Rockville Centre, Ny.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station Plaza and Downtown?
Get off the train at the Grand Central stop, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.
How much is the total train and bus fare from South Station Plaza to Downtown?
The ride from South Station Plaza to Downtown costs $21.40.
