What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City is to bus via Central which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City is to fly and line 7 subway which takes 3h 13m and costs $65 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Long Island City?

The distance between Cambridge and Long Island City is 235 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cambridge to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Long Island City bus from?

Cambridge to Long Island City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Long Island City train from?

Cambridge to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Long Island City is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Cambridge to Long Island City bus arrive?

Cambridge to Long Island City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Cambridge to Long Island City train arrive?

Cambridge to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Long Island City is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cambridge to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Cambridge to Long Island City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Long Island City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 22m
$56–716
Bus via Central (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 9m
$35–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
4h 48m
$49–117
Drive 205.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Long Island Citycar 205.3 mi
3h 57m
$38–55
Fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Court Sqsubway
3h 13m
$67–412
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway
3h 18m
$221–1,021
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Court Sq-23 Stsubway
3h 56m
$512–1,640
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain
5h 22m
$276–390

Cambridge to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

118Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to New York hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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