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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Long Island Cityby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Long Island City by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to 21 Stsubway subway G
    18 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Hunters Point Southferry ferry Er
    21 min
    $5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tillary St/Jay St to Jackson Av/11 Stbus bus B62
    56 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    10 min
    $24–30

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brooklyn Heights to Long Island Citywalk walk 5.4 mi
    1h 15m

Brooklyn Heights to Long Island City by subway

Calendar1003Weekly Subways
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Heights, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to 21 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Hunters Point South hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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