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

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Av/Navy St and arriving at Jackson Av/11 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry and arriving at Hunters Point South. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and arriving at 21 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City?

The distance between Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to 21 St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Park Av/Navy St station.

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

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts station.

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City bus arrive?

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jackson Av/11 St station.

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City train arrive?

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 21 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 2848+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via subway, and ferry

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to 21 Stsubway G
18 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Hunters Point Southferry Er
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Av/Navy St to Jackson Av/11 Stbus B62
47 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island Citytaxi 5.3 mi
9 min
$24–29
Walk
1. Take the walk from Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island Citywalk 5.3 mi
1h 41m

Downtown Brooklyn to Long Island City by subway

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, 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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