Penn Station to Brighton Beach by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown B or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Brighton Beach. The trip takes about 60 minutes door to door on a weekday (58 to 62 depending on the connection). The B or Q train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Penn Station to Brighton Beach
- B / Q
- Walk 9 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- B / Q B or Q trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, downtown12 stops, about 42 min
- Get off at Brighton Beach
- Brighton Beach
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Penn Station to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take a downtown B or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Brighton Beach. It's 12 stops, about 42 minutes.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | B or Q train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 60 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 65 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 65 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 65 minutes, and the B or Q train comes about every 20 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The B and Q trains all stop at both 34 St-Herald Sq and Brighton Beach.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Sheepshead Bay. The next stop is Brighton Beach. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (B platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Brighton Beach (B platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to Brighton Beach: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Brighton Beach by public transit?
Take a downtown B or Q train from 34 St-Herald Sq to Brighton Beach.
How long does it take?
About 60 minutes door to door on a weekday, 58 to 62 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 65 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The B or Q train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 65 minutes, and the B or Q train comes about every 20 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Times Square to Brighton Beach
- Grand Central Terminal to Brighton Beach
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Brighton Beach
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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