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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 7 Av to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    6 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    12 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 3.5 mi
    6 min
    $18–22

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Long Island Citywalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

Columbus Circle to Long Island City by subway

Calendar1235Weekly Subways
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 7 Av to Court Sq-23 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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