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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    56 min
    $6–15

  2. Drive 18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Long Island Citycar car 18.9 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 112
    1h 6m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    31 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus via Terminal A

    1. Take the bus from Terminal A to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 17m
    $28

Elizabeth to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway

Calendar350Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.6 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 53 min.

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