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How to get fromClifton to Long Island Cityby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Long Island City by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    44 min
    $10–25

  2. Drive 16.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clifton to Long Island Citycar car 16.9 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h 1m
    $8–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    24 min
    $60–75

Clifton to Long Island City by bus and subway

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Clifton to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Clifton to Long Island City. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the subway to Court Sq-23 St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clifton to Court Sq-23 St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 1m.

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