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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Islip to Long Island City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Great River to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 17m
    $13–25

  2. Drive 44.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Islip to Long Island Citycar car 44.5 mi
    1h
    $9–12

  3. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to Woodsidetrain train Babylon Branch
    2h 36m
    $13–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Islip to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h
    $150–190

  5. Line 2 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Babylon LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 55m
    $13–23

East Islip to Long Island City by train and subway

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between East Islip, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Islip to Long Island City. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Court Sq-23 St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave to Court Sq via Amityville LIRR, Amityville, Woodside, and 61 St-Woodside in around 2h 36m.

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